“This, you must know, is the growlery. When I am out of humour, I come and growl here.”
Charles Dickens
a Growlery?
In Dickens 1853 masterpiece he referred to a “Growlery” as a place to retreat to, refuge or sanctuary, from the world in order to consider where one might go next when one is out of sorts especially when feeling ill humoured (If you’ve never read Bleak House by Dickens do check it out). A Growlery is a place one hides away to discover what’s Growling in one’s body, mind, voice, heart, head, music, fears, creativity, pedagogy, research, poetry, philosophy, beliefs, will, intellect, emotions, over-cluttered inbox and more. It’s a place one usually goes to alone, in which to Growl [or Rumble] aka find out what’s ailing one so one can then do battle with these discoveries in the safety of a Growlery and hopefully become free of these things. According to numerous dictionary definitions, a “Growl” is defined as both a verb and noun to describe making a low guttural sound in the throat (with or without hostility or anger). That’s nice, but to me it doesn’t go far enough. If you ever spend time with Anita Marie Martin you’ll learn she loves to look at the original meanings of words as She feels that’s where much forgotten wisdom is kept. In this case, Growl’s original definition means imitative [of animals]. So in Anita Marie’s creative practice and in life, She sees Growling in her Growlery as:
an act of authenticity seeking and self care where it is safe for me to remember all of herself [the hurt, the hopeful, the actual] so she can
look beyond the unending hall of mirrors on her Studio walls and into the mirror of herself to find out why she’s imitating others [which always makes her ill humoured] so she might
claim her birthright, unchain her voice, and just be her.
So, this is Anita Marie’s Growlery: a sacred space she invites those who desire authenticity into so they too might find some repose, catch their breath, learn a new skill or two, challenge their self imposed limits, defy preconceived notions about self and others, banish fear, and move towards being their most authentic selves [as humans and voices] unapologetically. Anita Marie will never ask a student to do something she would not do or cannot do myself. It is Anita Marie’s life task to listen to herself, and befriend herself so she might express her voice to its fullest and it is her hope musicians who enter the growlery will do the same. It’s not lost on Anita Marie that you can’t spell the word growl without the word grow! So, come and grow here? Sessions are available by appointment only, online and hopefully soon again in person, so that no matter where in the world your voice takes you, you’ll never be far away from continuing to .
Make Loud Noise [ONLINE]
Did you know that online education can be just as effective or even more effective for some learners? Well, now you do! With a shortage of Extreme and Elite Vocals Experts in the world sometimes in person lessons just aren’t possible or practical. While I’d love to go on tour with every big name band on roster, it’s just not realistic. So, if you’re joining the Studio online there’s a few things you need to know:
You don’t need fancy microphones or elaborate set up’s for Online Sessions: simple will do. You will need to ensure your Phone, Tablet, or Computer that you’re using has access to a working video camera, and microphone input (yes your Phone or Tablet’s inbuilt microphone will do), and a stable, reliable Internet Connection in accordance with Zoom’s System Requirements.
We use Zoom for our Sessions so please ensure that you’ve got the latest version installed on your Phone, Tablet, or Computer. Lessons start on time and cannot be extended due to Zoom needing to update.
We need to use Zoom’s Original Sound options so we can hear each other properly so you must be signed in to the Zoom App for your session. Please head to Zoom’s website for more information on Original Sound For Musicians.
If you’re doing a Session on the road please make sure that you have access to two devices: one to have the call on, and one for playback of your tracks for you to vocalise with. If you’re at home or in your own Studio a Computer should be sufficient.
Please ensure you have charged your devices ahead of time, and have chargers available for recharging while we’re on our Session Call.
An email with a Session Zoom link will be provided when you have booked and paid for your Session. If you have not received it before the day of your lesson please text the Studio on 0431 290 060 to troubleshoot this.
All Zoom Sessions are recorded for your education purposes and for safety of all parties.
At times we will need to use vocal analysis software in Sessions. Given the latency issues due to the Internet Network in Australia, this means that you might need to record certain exercise or songs and them send those sound files to your teacher ahead of time so that Make Loud Noise can provide a full service to you. If you can use a Voice Recording or Voice Memo app on your phone then you’ll be able to get these to us. Thanks for helping us help you.
From time to time Zoom, and/or your or my, Internet Service Provider will encounter a Service Interruption. During these times we will revert to a back up method of completing your Session. This will be agreed upon in your first Zoom Session and may include:
Phone
Messenger
Teams
FaceTime
Zoom Sessions are available by appointment only. To avoid disappointment book now.
