Meet Our Instructor
Christyna Honeycutt is thrilled to join The Why? to bring fresh new workshops for exploration of the arts. She is a Musical Artist, Songwriter, Actor as well as a Theater & Creative Arts Coach. Christyna has performed as a vocalist & recording artist in Seattle, New York, and abroad. She’s toured internationally performing various albums of original music and lyric songwriting in the genres of rock, jazz, and electronic. Her music has aired in DJ sets on our local KEXP radio. Her voice can also be heard through commercial voice-acting spots with various companies. With many years of experience coaching and teaching, Christyna welcomes curious beginners, aspiring artists, and advancing pros. Her collaboration with the studio invites attendees to develop new skills while exploring the spark + joy of creativity!
Melody Magic and the Songsmith: Singing and Songwriting
Sunday / September 21st / 4-7 pm
Please join us for an exuberant and enriching Singing and Songwriting experience. Beginning with simple warm-ups of breath and sound sequences, you’ll easily explore melody, vocal expression, and the features of your personal instrument. Using our voices to lay the groundwork, we’ll bridge into creating original lyrics over layers of harmony and rhythm. If you’ve always wanted to free up your voice and bring your stories to life through song, please join us for this unique blend of vocal and lyrical discovery. You’ll learn treasured tips and tricks to keep expanding your vocal abilities, generate and arrange musical ideas, and enjoy the confidence of melodic and emotional expression. This workshop is designed for beginners, enthusiasts and experienced singer-songwriters alike!
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An immersive singing and songwriting experience that will enhance your vocal abilities, liberate your lyricism and blend the two in song.
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A sonic spirit of vocal and lyrical exploration; wear comfortable clothes and bring hydration. We’ll have a lyric-writing session, but also feel free to bring song lyrics you’ve been wanting to work on!
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A intro manual and beginning experience of breath-work, vocal warm-ups, and sweet techniques for opening up your voice and keeping it happy and healthy. New lyrics, melodies, and song moods to move forward with!
Cosmic Cards: Discover the Treasured Art of Reading Tarot
Monday / October 6th / 6-8:30 pm
Join us for a dive into the origins, art, and astro-mythology conveyed through the colorful arcana of the Tarot! Exploring the picturesque symbolism and weave of universal principles shown through the cards, you’ll learn to trace and interpret the meanings of collective archetypes such as the Magician, Empress, Sun, Moon, and Star. Laying out a few key spreads, you’ll begin to reflect more deeply on the illustrations and ways Tarot can connect us with our dreams, goals, relationship themes, and emerging gifts. The dynamic imagery of Tarot can help nurture our talents, energize our engagements, and navigate solutions for everyday challenges. Whether you’re seeking soulful guidance or looking for a fresh start in a new direction, reading Tarot can become an inviting support for personal growth and add a creative dimension to all your endeavors!
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An introduction and group exploration of the beauty, meaning and personal purposes of the Tarot, including cultural origins and modern day applications for divination.
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An inquisitive nature, curious eye, and an interest in expanding your horizons through Tarot! Bring hydration and a notebook.
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A beginning understanding of the Tarot and its meanings, knowledge of how to spread the cards, and a personal reading with a unique token of your own symbolic signature.