Vocal Play Lab for Teens.

Your voice matters. Make some noise.
Ages 12-15

This is NOT your typical music class . This isn’t about reading notes or preparing for a concert. It’s about presence, play, and possibility.

In Vocal Play Lab for Teens, we don’t focus on perfection—we focus on expression.  There are no wrong notes. Just real voices, real moments, and the freedom to explore, play and be heard.

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In this playful, no-pressure vocal lab, teens ages twelve to fifteen get to experiment with their voices in a way that’s totally different from choir or school music.

Through group improvisation, rhythm games, vocal layering, and collaborative sound play, students build confidence, creativity, and connection—without worrying about getting it “right.”

Whether your teen loves to sing or thinks they “can’t,” this class meets them right where they are—and invites them to discover what their voice can do when nobody’s judging.

There are no performances and no pressure. Just a safe circle where everyone gets to contribute, listen, and grow.

VPL will be offering classes through the Longmont Recreation Services this Fall.

Location:

470 Main Street
Longmont, CO 80501

Meet Your Facilitator

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Heather Rene

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Vocal Play Lab is a playful, supportive space to explore your voice through improvisation, group sound play, rhythm and connection. It’s not about performance -it’s about presence, curiosity and joyful expression.

  • Vocal Play Lab can happen anywhere! Schools, Libraries, Churches, Concert Halls, Auditoriums, Riverbanks, Bandshells.. You name it. Based out of Longmont, Colorado, Vocal Play Lab holds classes locally at several different locations. Check each class for location details. Want to invite VPL to your location or event? Contact us for private/custom classes/workshops/retreats!

  • You can expect playful warmups, circle singing, vocal improvisation, rhythm games, deep listening and moments of spontaneous music-making together.

  • Not at all. These sessions are open to everyone, whether you sing in the shower or have never sung a note out loud.

  • Not in a solo or spotlight kind of way. Most of the singing is done together in a circle, so you’re never put on the spot unless you want to be.

  • Not really. While you’ll definitely use your voice, Vocal Play Lab isn’t about technique or performance. It’s a playful, exploratory space where you get to experiment with sound, connect with others and express yourself freely. There’s no sheet music, no rehearsals and no auditions. And because there’s no pressure or judgement coming from an audience, the real listener is YOU. Vocal Play Lab is a safe space where you might even be able to explore a few parts of yourself you haven’t even met yet!

  • Click here to read an explanation about Circle Singing.

  • We create music together! Most of what we sing is improvised - layered, looped or echoed. It’s less about genres and more about shared, in-the-moment creation.

  • Absolutely. All genders, races, sexual orientations, body types and backgrounds are welcome. This is a space rooted in respect, curiosity and care.

  • That’s okay. Our voices carry so much - memories, stories and unspoken parts of ourselves. Emotions are welcome here and you’ll be supported.

  • Yes, absolutely. Listening is an important part of the process. You’re welcome to participate in whatever way feels authentic for you.

  • There’s no performance, pressure or judgement at Vocal Play Lab. We’re not singing songs to impress anyone - we’re exploring sound to express.

  • That’s totally normal. Many people come into the lab feeling that way. You’ll be met with kindness and there’s never any pressure to do anything that doesn’t feel right to you.

  • You’re in the right place. This space was made fo you. We believe everyone is musical and that singing is a human birthright - not something reserved for professionals.

  • Yes. Many people find that singing in this way opens doors to healing, self-discovery and deeper connection. It’s not therapy, but it can be deeply therapeutic.

  • Vocal Play Lab is a beautiful place to begin reconnecting with your voice. We’ll go gently, and you’re always invited to participate at your own pace.

  • There’s no formal training required - just curiosity. We’ll explore breath and sound in a natural and playful way.

  • Absolutely! Bringing a friend can make the experience even more fun and supportive.

  • That’s totally okay. This isn’t about singing perfectly - it’s about expressing yourself and connecting to yourself and others through sound. There are no wrong notes here.

  • Yes - though maybe not in the way you expect. As you grow more comfortable and connected to your voice, your confidence and vocal ease naturally improve.

  • You’re not alone. Many people feel that way. Vocal Play Lab is designed to help you meet your voice with compassion, not criticism.

  • Singing alone is personal - singing together is transformational. In a group, we co-create something greater than ourselves and that shared experience can be deeply healing.

  • Yes. Group singing, breathwork and vocal play have been shown to lower stress and boost well-being. Many people leave sessions feeling lighter and more grounded.

  • Yes, we do! Click here for more information.

  • Yes! We will travel to wherever people want to make music together and we look forward to singing with you! Heather thoroughly enjoys visiting schools & libraries and she welcomes the opportunity to work with professional teams for off-sites,retreats or conferences, encouraging risk taking and connection through a variety of Vocal Play Lab experiments.

  • Actually, Vocal Play Lab is NOT a performance based music experience. We create music in the moment. Every song that arises is unique and one of a kind. We don’t perform. We create together. If you are experiencing Vocal Play Lab you’re either singing or witnessing others sing. Both are valuable experiences and support each other. Play is the work of life and we need to remember what is is to cultivate spaces in community to play and create every day. PLAY is our work!

  • Contact us about raising the level of joy at your event through one of our spontaneous, experiential singing sessions.