Collaborative Vocal Sound Healing

Join Seabass and special guest Miriam for a unique chakra-based sound healing experience! This event features 7 beautiful singing bowls combined with collaborative MDC-style vocal improvisation throughout.

Arrive between 6:00-6:15 PM for tea and socializing. We'll sing from 6:30-8:30 PM, followed by a casual wind-down and chat until 9:00 PM.

~~~ 💸 **Donations**  
We welcome pay-what-you-can donations to support The Downbeat and cover our costs. Feel free to donate what feels right for you! A suggested amount is $10-20 (NOTAFLOF). Donate here: [Venmo The Downbeat](https://www.venmo.com/u/the-downbeat)

~~~ 👥 **Volunteer Opportunity**  
We're in need of a GREETER to welcome guests from ~6:00-6:30 PM. The first person to arrive at 6:00 PM and claim this role will secure it! As our greeter, your evening donation is waived. Thank you for supporting our community!

~~~ ❔ **What is The Downbeat?**  
The Downbeat is a collaborative vocal improv community based in the Bay Area, meeting every Monday in the East Bay to sing. Membership is open to all, but we kindly ask that new members read our [orientation guide](https://docs.google.com/document/d/1Ch2jdYQR_QKG7idLl__ZuwmuAC6hjr9xHwnzIgtqXp4/edit#heading=h.da4x39w1kj0g) before their first jam and refresh on it regularly!

~~~ 🎶 **What’s Collaborative Vocal Improv (CVI)?**  
CVI involves a group of attuned individuals creating spontaneous music together using their voices and bodies. Through listening, responding, and playing, music emerges naturally! A CVI jam can range from structured games to completely spontaneous creations among the group.