“Zoom Chant” is a special opportunity to explore the power of chant and mantra to unlock the true resonance of the voice.

We come together to explore the profound power of sound and intention. Chanting is the practice of repeating sacred sounds, words, and melody that resonate deeply within the body and mind. Drawing from world traditions, we incorporate universal mantras that carry vibrations of peace, healing, and unity. These mantras, rooted in wisdom from various cultures, create a shared space of harmony and connection. In these sessions, you’ll have the opportunity to carve out time for yourself—a sacred pause from the demands of daily life. Chanting calms the mind, balances emotions, and fosters a sense of inner peace and presence. The collective energy of the group magnifies these benefits, even when shared virtually. Whether you’re seeking to connect with others, deepen your spiritual practice, or simply find a moment of stillness, this is a space for you.

Come as you are, and allow the sound to guide you inward. Together, let’s create a rhythm of balance and harmony to carry into our lives.

We will meet via ZOOM. Once booked I will send details of how to connect. You will need to download Zoom on your phone or computer. If you are unable to make the session(s) you can watch on catchup available for one week.

Venue: Online Via Zoom. Dates: Nov 13th, 20th, 27th, Dec 4th, 11th, 18th. Cost: £10 per session (per person). Time: 11am-12pm.

“Chant Out Oxford" offers a transformative monthly gathering where voices unite in a safe and sacred space, blending music, mindfulness, and community. Through the ancient practice of chanting, participants are invited to open their voices, release tension, and immerse themselves in a space of deep peace and self-expression. Accompanied by the soulful sounds of the Indian harmonium and drum, this circle becomes a shared sanctuary—a nurturing space where individuals can connect with themselves, each other, and the essence of community. Whether you’re new to chanting or experienced in its practice, Chant Out Oxford welcomes all. Together, we cultivate peace, weaving a tapestry of sound that resonates with harmony and joy. The act of chanting not only nourishes the soul but fosters a sense of belonging, grounding each participant in the power of the tribe and the circle. In this shared rhythm, voices rise and blend, reminding us of the strength and beauty of connection. Come to rest, to heal, and to leave with a heart full of light and renewal. There is parking at the venue. Go to the end of Manzil Way past the mosque on your right and the entrance is on the corner. We are upstairs in the activities room.

Venue: The Asian Cultural Centre, Manzil Way, Oxford, OX4 1GH.   Dates: Dec 5th 2026.

Cost: £14 or £12 per session if pre-booked. Pay full price on the door or via Paypal or BACS to get a discount.

Time: 7.30-9pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

What if your voice could become a doorway into discovering deeper dimensions of yourself? Come with curiosity and an openness to explore. Discover the power of your own voice, give expression to the qualities within you and find out what becomes possible when you allow yourself to sound, express and be heard. Join me for a six-month experiential journey exploring the qualities and archetypal energies represented by six deities from the Indian tradition. Rather than exploring religious teachings or theology, we will use these figures as symbolic doorways into different aspects of our own nature – qualities that we can awaken, embody and express through the voice. Through body work, authentic voice exploration, improvisation, chant, mantra and ritual, we will explore how these energies can open new possibilities in our self-expression, deepen our connection with ourselves and free the natural voice.

JANUARY 17th – GANESHA
Opening & Grounding New beginnings, trust, removing obstacles and releasing resistance. Finding our roots and creating space for the voice to emerge.

FEBRUARY 7th – SARASWATI
Creativity & Inspiration

Wisdom, intuition, creativity and musical expression. Discovering the freedom to improvise and allowing our inner voice to flow.

MARCH 7th– DURGA
Strength & Empowerment

Courage, inner strength, boundaries and self-expression. Finding the power to take up space and give ourselves permission to be heard.

APRIL 11th – KRISHNA
Love, Joy & Devotion

Love, longing, playfulness and joy. Exploring the voice as an expression of the heart and discovering the beauty of sound and devotion.

MAY 9th – SHIVA
Transformation & Stillness

Surrender, transformation, renewal and silence. Exploring the space between sound and silence, allowing old patterns to fall away.

JUNE 13th – LAKSHMI
Beauty, Abundance & Integration

Gratitude, receptivity, beauty and fulfilment. Celebrating the voice, embracing our inner richness and bringing the journey together.

No vocal experience required.

Venue: Zoom. Dates: Sun Jan 17th, Feb 7th, Mar 7th, Apr 11th, May 9th & Jun 13th 2027. Cost: £225 for 6 sessions or £40 per individual session (per person). Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Time: 11am-1pm. Each session is available on catchup for one week.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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“Winter Solstice Song" is a morning Zoom workshop designed to honour the year’s darkest day through an immersive blend of chant, mantra, body work, the Indian scale, improvisation, and ritual. Celebrating the Winter Solstice offers a profound opportunity to pause, reflect, and align with nature’s rhythms as we transition from darkness toward the returning light. By engaging in these sacred practices, participants can connect deeply with their inner selves, cultivate a sense of renewal, and draw on the solstice’s ancient wisdom to set intentions for the year ahead. This workshop is a powerful way to honor the cyclical nature of life, embrace stillness, and emerge with a renewed sense of clarity and purpose.
No vocal experience required.

Venue: Zoom. Date: Sunday December 19th 2027. Cost: £30 or £25 (per person) if pre-booked by Dec 12th. Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Time: 11am-1pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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This voice weekend invites you into a deeper relationship with your voice — not as something to be forced or perfected, but as something to be listened for, called in, and allowed to emerge. While our intention is to connect with the inner voice, there is also an invitation to call out for sounds that may feel unfamiliar or unheard, and to call in qualities that bring greater authenticity, embodiment, and aliveness. These may be sounds you have never experienced before, or sounds you already know, now arising from a deeper, more connected place. Through stillness, breath, movement, and embodied awareness, we create the conditions for the voice to reveal itself. Using a range of practices — including breathing exercises, gentle bodywork, movement, mantra, and simple melodic frameworks — we explore ways of inviting sound rather than pushing it. This work is open to everyone and reaches far beyond singing technique; it is about listening deeply, connecting body, heart, and soul, and allowing the voice to lead us toward a more authentic and vital expression of who we are. No vocal experience

required.

Venue: The Annexe at No 4,

Headington, Oxford OX3 7PJ. Dates: Saturday November 14th & Sunday November 15th 2026.

Cost: £150. Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Times: 10.30am-4.30pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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“Winter Solstice Song" is a morning Zoom workshop designed to honour the year’s darkest day through an immersive blend of chant, mantra, body work, the Indian scale, improvisation, and ritual. Celebrating the Winter Solstice offers a profound opportunity to pause, reflect, and align with nature’s rhythms as we transition from darkness toward the returning light. By engaging in these sacred practices, participants can connect deeply with their inner selves, cultivate a sense of renewal, and draw on the solstice’s ancient wisdom to set intentions for the year ahead. This workshop is a powerful way to honor the cyclical nature of life, embrace stillness, and emerge with a renewed sense of clarity and purpose.
No vocal experience required.

Venue: Zoom. Date: Sunday December 20th 2026. Cost: £25 or £20 (per person) if pre-booked by Dec 13th. Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Time: 11am-12.30pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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As the sun reaches its full power and the longest days of the year illuminate the world, we gather to celebrate the element of Fire – the energy of life, passion, vitality, creativity and transformation.

Through a special ritual of sound and movement, we will awaken our inner fire, connect with the radiant energy of the sun and explore the power of our own voices.

Together we will work with chant and mantra, energising movement, the Indian musical scale, voice exploration and vocal improvisation, creating space for spontaneous expression, connection and celebration.

A chance to ignite your inner spark, awaken your energy and welcome the light of the Summer Solstice.

No vocal experience required.

Venue: Zoom. Date: Sunday October 31st  2027. Cost: £30 or £25 (per person) if pre-booked by Oct 24th. Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Time: 7m-8.30pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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Kirtan means "Singing the Divine Name" and is a devotional practice from India, where voice, rhythm, and repetition come together to create a meditative and uplifting experience. Traditionally, it involves call-and-response chanting of simple sounds or phrases, often accompanied by music, allowing participants to drop out of the thinking mind and into a more embodied, open state. You don’t need any vocal experience or to consider yourself a “good” singer—Kirtan is open to everyone. It’s not about performance, but about expression, connection, and discovering your voice in a supportive, inclusive space. 

Venue: Rooted In Burford,112a High St, Burford OX18 4QJ. 

Dates: Dec 4th 2026.

Time: 7-8.30pm.

Book here: 

https://backoffice.bsport.io/m/Rooted%20in%20Burford/5653/workshop/tabSelected=2&index=2&coaches=56724

Welcome the new year with an opportunity to pause, reconnect and open yourself to new possibilities. Through chant and mantra, energising movement, bodywork and voice exploration, we will create space to release the old and welcome the energy of new beginnings. Using vocal improvisation, sound and ritual, we will allow the voice to become a way of connecting more deeply with ourselves and setting an intention for the year ahead. A nourishing and energising two-hour journey to awaken, explore and sound in 2027.

No vocal experience required.

Venue: Zoom. Date: Sunday January 10th 2027. Cost: £30 or £25 (per person) if pre-booked by Jan 3rd. Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Time: 11am-1pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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Samhain is traditionally regarded as a time when the veils between the worlds are at their thinnest – a moment in the turning of the year when we can honour those who have gone before us, connect with our ancestors and reflect more deeply on the cycles of life, death and renewal. Join me for a special online ritual to mark this ancient festival. Through chants and mantras, meditation, voice exploration, body work and journaling, we will create a space to turn inward, honour our connections with the past and listen to what is stirring within us. An opportunity to pause, reflect and deepen your connection with yourself, your ancestors and the unseen threads that connect us all.

No vocal experience required.

Venue: Zoom. Date: Sunday October 31st  2027. Cost: £30 or £25 (per person) if pre-booked by Oct 24th. Payment is via PayPal or BACS. Time: 7m-8.30pm.

Email gavin_frank@yahoo.co.uk for more details.

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