A week of somatic voice work, harmony singing and vocal play in Morocco with Holly Taylor-Zuntz.
This retreat is for people who want more than learning songs.
Together we’ll explore the voice as a way to quiet a busy mind, awaken your creativity and deepen your musicianship.
No auditions. No pressure.
Just curiosity, song, and deep listening.
Unlike a one-day workshop, spending a whole week together allows us to slow down, build trust and explore more deeply.
As the days unfold, people often find themselves becoming more playful, more curious and more at ease in their voice.
I'm not thinking about anything else. I'm not checking my phone. I'm not thinking about what comes next.
Work deeply with a handful of traditional songs while developing an understanding of harmony, tuning and rhythm. You'll discover how your part supports everyone else's, and how every voice matters to the whole.
Explore new parts of your voice. Through somatic voice practices and vagus nerve excercises, you'll feel your body as the instrument and discover sounds you didn't know you could make.
Step outside your usual singing habits through playful musical exploration. There'll be opportunities to experiment, respond in the moment and discover your own musical expression in a relaxed, supportive environment.
Alongside the music, you'll learn simple, daily practices to support vocal freedom and nervous system regulation. Calm your busy brain, slow down the daily rush, and enjoy your voice in the present moment.
A peaceful retreat just outside the ancient walled town of Taroudant.
With lush gardens, a chlorine-free swimming pool, delicious Moroccan food and views of the Atlas Mountains, La Maison Anglaise is an ideal place to slow down, sing and unwind.
Between sessions, relax, swim, rest, or explore the vibrant souks, a traditional hammam or the Atlas Mountains.
Many people find that the atmosphere of La Maison Anglaise is as nourishing as the singing itself.
Holly teaches in an open-hearted way and very clearly, working with our whole being, the embodiment of our voices.
The singing has put me back in touch with my deeper self.
I loved the connectivity and sense of unity; by the end we were breathing as one.
Meet Holly
My teaching combines harmony singing, somatic voice practice and nervous system-aware approaches to vocal development. It’s playful, responsive and rooted in the present moment.
Over the years I’ve been fortunate to study with inspiring teachers in Georgian polyphony, Natural Voice, Circlesinging and Collaborative Vocal Improvisation, and vocal anatomy and health. Each has shaped the way I teach, but what excites me most is bringing these strands together into an approach that is playful, embodied and rooted in deep listening.
Rather than following a rigid programme, I work with the needs and energy of the group as it unfolds.
I love teaching songs, but my main aim is to help people develop a deeper relationship with their voice, becoming more musical, more expressive and more at home in themselves.
Georgian polyphonic singing is at the heart of my work. Living in Georgia and learning directly from traditional singers transformed not only the way I sing, but the way I understand the voice itself.
That experience continues to shape everything I teach. During the retreat we’ll explore some beautiful Georgian songs alongside harmony repertoire from other traditions, using them as a way to develop musicianship, deepen our listening and discover more freedom in our voices.
This retreat is for people who would like to spend more time with their voice.
You may be an experienced singer, or you may simply enjoy singing and want to explore it more deeply.
It is particularly suited to people who:
You don’t need to read music.
You don’t need to think of yourself as “a singer”.
You don’t need any previous experience of somatic work.
You are welcome exactly as you are.
£850 per person in shared twin/double room (single occupancy supplement £25 per night)
Bookings are handled through the Holidays with Heart Website at the link below.
We’ll spend the week exploring traditional harmony songs from a range of cultures, including the extraordinary polyphonic songs of Georgia, which have been at the heart of my work for many years. Rather than simply memorising your part, you’ll discover how it contributes to the whole.
Drawing on years of studying Georgian polyphony, I’ll share an approach rooted in deep listening, embodied singing and learning as a community. You’ll feel how intervals resonate in the body and that tuning isn’t just something we hear, but something we feel. You’ll leave with new songs, greater musical confidence and skills you can bring to any choir or singing group.
Alongside the songs, we’ll get to know your voice through somatic voice practices, breath and simple vagus nerve exercises. You’ll experience your body as the instrument, and perhaps sing notes you never thought possible. Rather than trying to sound like someone else, we’ll explore what feels free and resonant in your own voice.
There’ll also be space for spontaneity. Some of the most joyful moments happen when we stop trying to get everything right. Through collaborative vocal improvisation and Circlesinging, we’ll respond to what emerges in the moment and each discover our own musical language in a playful, supportive environment.
