Oliver Swain
About the Teacher
Why study with them?
Award winning roots artist Oliver Swain has as been a celebrated musician for years, held in high regard in acoustic and folk music styles for both his astonishing instrumental and vocal abilities, though he seldom gives the genre a fully traditional treatment. Also know for his love of education and group facilitation Oliver Swain strays towards the whimsical, the spiritual, and the tactile embrace of every living persons musical ability. "Music is a birthright, we all have voices to sing. Our families, relationships and communities are made stronger when everyone's voice is heard and it just feels so darn good." - Oliver Swain
'The Voice is the WIndow to the Soul - Vocal Empowerment Workshop' is a powerful offering of song, technique and philosophy designed to help singers of all abilities reach their highest potential. Discovering new textures, expanding range, moving beyond inhibition and deepening the emotional connection are all parts of a great singing performance, whether you are in the shower or the concert hall, Oliver Swain will draw on decades of vocal experience to elevate all voices in song.
"This is genre defying at it's best...beautifully played and performed, each song a mini masterpiece" Paul Jackson, Fatea magazine UK
"Since I first discovered him, Oliver Swain has been one of my very Favorite artists, especially in a live setting" Tamara Kater, Director at Folk Music Canada
"My award for the very best session from a fine set of musical encounters [in Canmore]has to go to Big Machine...a rolling beast of a sound which seems to surprise and delight it's creators just as much as their audience." Peter Wrench, Eden on the Line, Tom Thumb Theatre UK
'The Voice is the WIndow to the Soul - Vocal Empowerment Workshop' is a powerful offering of song, technique and philosophy designed to help singers of all abilities reach their highest potential. Discovering new textures, expanding range, moving beyond inhibition and deepening the emotional connection are all parts of a great singing performance, whether you are in the shower or the concert hall, Oliver Swain will draw on decades of vocal experience to elevate all voices in song.
"This is genre defying at it's best...beautifully played and performed, each song a mini masterpiece" Paul Jackson, Fatea magazine UK
"Since I first discovered him, Oliver Swain has been one of my very Favorite artists, especially in a live setting" Tamara Kater, Director at Folk Music Canada
"My award for the very best session from a fine set of musical encounters [in Canmore]has to go to Big Machine...a rolling beast of a sound which seems to surprise and delight it's creators just as much as their audience." Peter Wrench, Eden on the Line, Tom Thumb Theatre UK
