“Humming ripples in us like the surface of water in the evening wind.”
Sanni Orasmaa, Luontolaulu – Minunkin sisälläni soi (2019)
My Architecture of the Voice
We are taught to approach our voice from the outside. We worry about how we sound to others. This pressure cuts us off from our body. When we feel rushed, the nervous system stays on alert: the breath becomes shallow, and the voice loses its tone.
When we find our way to be present in body and voice, we calm down and listen, to ourselves and to the world around us. We communicate with others without losing ourselves. When our voice resonates with the place and the people around us, we no longer feel separate.
Through singing, I cultivate my being in nature and in the world. Through my voice, I belong.
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Working with voice
First, we change the direction of the sound. Instead of projecting outward, we turn inward. When we hum, our body becomes a resonating instrument. Since more than half of our bodies is water, humming creates ripples that suggest calmness.
Next, we work with natural acoustics and the physical environment to restore balance between the body, voice, and place.
Then, it’s all about songs.
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With Soundbynature
Music for Meetings
I bring my music into your working session or meeting. More than a performance or background music, I combine them to enhance both. I read the pacing of the room and use sound to provide acoustic support for the event by creating a situation where one can both appreciate music and actually hear one another.
Field Work
Bring your group to my forest studio, or invite me to your location. I take you to a forest sound walk or craft a tailored program indoors.
At the Forest Studio
Outside of heating season, we use the large wooden hall for movement and scale. During the cold months, we work inside the main house by the fire, focusing on close encounters. Catering is available upon request.
Botanicals & Beeswax
Verstas is my workshop. Here, I bind wreaths, restore vintage craftwork, and hand-pour candles. A natural flame or a physical piece of the forest gives a wandering mind a single, quiet place to anchor its attention.
For visitors: Verstas is open during your visit to the forest studio, by appointment only
For organizations: Batch orders available
