~ Sunday Song in Your Pocket and Exciting News!

Published: Sun, 02/18/18

 

Dear Community,


I've been struggling to find the words to write here today in the wake of yet another horrifying tragedy in our nation. My heart aches, as I know yours does too, and I've been in curiosity around what I can offer you in this newsletter that is helpful and meaningful. And I've come to the conclusion that through the expression of my voice I am offering you all the love and tenderness flowing through my heart in the hopes that it will bring you some peace. 

This beautiful song poured through me recently for the women in my circles and choir. I was feeling a little bit tired of the birthday song we had been singing together for the last 13 years, so I asked my muses for a new one to come through and this is it!
May it invite all of us to cherish our loved ones each and every moment of each and every day. 


And the exciting news... I have been invited to be a song leader at Esalen! 
For a property wide community singing festival called
"Singing on the Edge."
Tickets are going faaaaast! 
Go grab your spot! 

More information on this and other events below. 

Let's build a stronger, more connected and loving world through singing together in harmony! 

Many blessings of beauty and love, 
Heather


Women's Leadership Summit 
​​​​​​​hosted by Sage Lavine

March 6, 7, 8  2018

Every spring hundreds of women solo-preneurs, coaches, healers, authors and practitioners gather in Santa Cruz, CA for a life-changing, strategy rich, transformative entrepreneurial women’s summit. And again this year I have the distinct honor of leading these incredible women in uplifted song!

Sage has gifted me 15 free tickets to this event, on a first come first serve basis. Please join us!



World Water Day 

Community Singing Event
at the Beach

Please join Heather and Women's Spirit Song Choir Yala Lati at the beach on World Water Day. We will sing songs of love and praise for our life-giving waters and invite you to spend some time at the end in silent reverence and prayer.

When:
Thursday, March 22nd 
5:30 - 6:30 pm

Where:
Seabright Beach, Santa Cruz
​​​​​​​Bottom of the 3rd street stairs

Cost: 
Donation - all proceeds benefit Save Our Shores

 
Women's Spirit Song Circle 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Lifting the Voice of the Feminine Essence

A safe and supportive space to explore singing and connect with other women. Come open your heart, free your voice, and nourish your spirit while learning beautiful, uplifting songs from all over the world.


Spring Series

Dates: Wednesdays, March 21st, 28th, April 4th, 11th, 18th, and 25th


Time: 7:00 – 9:00 PM
Location: Urban Sanctuary – 883 41st Avenue, Capitola , CA 95062


Information and registration: 



 
The Art of Mindful Singing 

Vocal Mindfulness and Meditation


Experience the transcendent bliss of effortless singing. Open to greater relaxation, ease, presence, and refinement as Heather guides you on an inward journey with your breath and voice.​​​​​​​ Slow down, tune-in and learn to abide in the center of each note with complete awareness.


New six week series dates are ready! 


Tuesdays

March 20th, 27th, April 3rd, 10th, 17th and 24th

3:00 – 4:00 pm


The Pacific Cultural Center, Santa Cruz


For More Information and to register:


http://www.heatherhoustonmusic.com/vocal_mindfulness/

 
 
Community Sing! 


with Debbie Nargi-Brown, Heather Houston and Lisa Littlebird

Sunday, April 14th 
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Pacific Cultural Center

​​​​​​​Get your tickets: 

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Spring Concert
and Community Singing Celebration!  


Women's Spirit Song Choir Yala Lati

Spring Concert

Sunday, May 6th
4:00 pm 
The Center for Spiritual Living 
1818 Felt St. 
Special Guest: Terre Lee (violin)


 

Women's Day-Long Retreat
at Skyote Mountain
 


Women's Spirit Song Day-long RETREAT

June 23rd
9:00 a.m - 8:00 p.m.

at Skyote Mountain
(Santa Cruz Mountains)

Please join us for a day of nourishment and connection.
Gentle yoga, vocal mindfulness, song circles, hot tub time, journaling time, and nature connection time.
Organic, homemade vegetarian dinner by our hostess Selene Vega. 

​​​​​​​​​​​​​​Overnight accommodations available

More details and registration information coming soon! 

 
​​​​​​​
Singing On The Edge at the Esalen Institute


A Property Wide Community Singing Festival
at Esalen Institute 

October 5-7 2018

With Ysaye Barnwell, Laurence Cole, MaMuse, Melanie DuMore, Kate Munger, Lisa Littlebird, Heather Houston and so many more incredible song leaders!

Reserve you spot! 


 
Vocal Coaching 

Private and Small Group Singing Sessions with Heather


Heather has had a thriving vocal coaching practice
in Santa Cruz County and beyond for over 15 years.  

She inspires people of all ages and ability levels to
open their voices and set their spirits free! 



Find out more information here: 


Schedule a session here:


Warriors of Love 
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Let us rise rise rise like a phoenix from the fire

And we will fly fly fly higher and higher and higher


And we will stand stand stand in solidarity for this sacred land

And we will lead lead lead with compassion for all humanity


And we will pray pray pray for love to show the blessed way

And we will hear hear hear the truth leads us out of fear


And we will really choose to see those we perceive to be our enemy

And we will be set free with the light that shines in you and me


And we will choose to heal the pain we feel

And we will rise above, cause we are warriors of love

​​​​​​​
In devotion to inspiring self-empowerment, spiritual development and community building through the power of singing.