San Francisco Mission District, in person

Reclaiming is an ecstatic tradition of ritual, and one way we move between the worlds is with sound: Joyful, somber, cathartic, reflective, silent. In Reclaiming rituals, we sense and move energy with song and rhythm, induce and dive into trance using sonic techniques, hold the container with tone and breath, and raise power by chanting and drumming.

Some of the magician’s tools and the musician's tools are the same: The body, the voice, will and intuition. We will make these manifest using drums and other percussion, as well as other tricks from our witch’s toolbox: voice work, writing, trancing, divination, and deep witness.

We will learn ways to sculpt the magic scape with sound as well as how to listen and support the energy and intention of ritual with song and music. We will explore different chants for different ritual purposes and dive into the well of creativity to create our own chants.

If you have been called to play in the sonic realms of ritual, join us as we dive into the joy of musical magic!

Prerequisites: None. Elements of Magic is recommended, and we expect some familiarity with Reclaiming-style rituals, as this class is about how to sense and move energy using sound within those containers. You do not need a musical background to participate. We will be practicing rhythm and song together, but this isn’t a drum circle or a voice class.

Accessibility: Class will be held in a community space in the Mission District near good public transit, and the venue is on the ground floor with a wheelchair-accessible bathroom.

COVID protocol: We ask participants to take a COVID test before each class and to stay home if you have cold-like symptoms. If obtaining tests is difficult for you, we can provide them for a small donation per test. The room is well-ventilated with a large air purifier. Masks are optional.

To register: email tarintowers@mac.com