Unleash the power of your voice and join us for improvisational singing and circle songs! Led by singer, sound healing artist, and voice coach Davin Youngs, this unique gathering invites singers of all levels to come together in a community celebration of freedom and playful expression. Guided by the principles of improvisation championed by luminaries like Bobby McFerrin and Rhiannon, you will be expertly led through a series of engaging games and exercises designed to deepen your connection with both yourself and the collective. Once the group is warmed up, the magic of circle singing will unfold, sparking spontaneous and delightful harmonies. No matter your level of experience, all voices are not only welcome but celebrated in this inclusive space. Whether you’re a seasoned vocalist or someone looking to explore the joy of singing for the first time, you are sure to find inspiration and connection.
About David Youngs
New York Times bestselling author of Eat Pray Love, Elizabeth Gilbert describes Davin Youngs as a “beautiful magician of the soul.” The singer and sound healing artist has proved himself to be a true musical innovator who believes wholeheartedly in the transformational power of singing, voice and sound.
He is the creator of The RESET, an immersive sound healing experience that he has brought to iconic spaces and stages like The Kennedy Center’s Concert Hall, Chicago’s famed Orchestra Hall, Nashville’s Schermerhorn Symphony Center, Finney Chapel at the Oberlin Conservatory of Music and the roof of Ace Hotel. This experience features Davin using improvisational singing through looping devices as well as overtone-emitting instruments to create a sonic container for restoration and healing. What makes this experience truly unique is the subtle integration of electronic beats and the emergence of improvised music that reflects the wonder and beauty of each person present.
Davin is a featured teacher on the Insight Timer meditation app where his extensive library of recorded meditations and immersive sound experiences are available for streaming. Additionally, Davin hosts the highly rated Free Your Voice, Free Your Life podcast and works with some of today’s most influential singers, performers and leaders on finding more freedom, authenticity and ease with their voice.
In the lineage of Bobby McFerrin’s circle songs, Davin has a passion and gift for leading others in improvisational singing. With this in mind, he created VOXUS, an experience that brings professional and corporate groups quickly and playfully into singing and spontaneous song. From Coca-Cola to Google to Chicago Public schools, Davin is one of today’s most exciting voices in well-being, leadership and professional development. His innovative keynotes have been heard by groups ranging from corporate executives to community organizers and Presbyterian clergy. He is also the founder and host of Chicago Circle Singing, a monthly improvisational singing gathering for anyone and everyone who loves to sing.
