“Deep Listening explores the relationships among any and all sounds whether natural or technological, intended or unintended, real, remembered or imaginary. Thought is also included. Deep Listening practice consists of listening, sounding, and movement pieces…the results of which are then processed by group discussion, personal reflections, or both. Deep Listening is for musicians as well as participants from other disciplines and interests. Previous musical training is not required.” – Pauline Oliveros

This workshop will focus specifically on Pauline Oliveros’ ‘Sonic Meditations’, though it will include some light movement exercises to stimulate attention and bring presence to the body.

Participants are encouraged to bring a notebook and writing instrument as there will be time for reflection and journaling.

Dan Johnson has been an active musician for over 20 years and is a certified Deep Listening Facilitator with the Centre for Deep Listening at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, New York and holds a Post-Graduate Certificate in Teaching and Learning from the University of Sussex. He has taught for over 10 years across Primary and Higher Education and has been involved with research & development programmes at Stanford University and the Marina Abramovic Institute.

As a percussionist Dan’s past & present collaborators include: EP/64, Valentina Magaletti, Moor Mother, Ximena Alarcon, & Maggie Nicols.

“Deep Listening was known to some participants in the workshop and completely new to others. Dan began the workshop by explaining very clearly the concepts underpinning the exercises, and continued leading the session with easy-to-follow instructions. The workshop was varied and suitable for all levels of experience, while instructions were open to personal interpretation. Using movement, dreams, and the workshop space, participants were guided in an exploration of the connectivity of sounds and situations. For me, the time spent actively listening to a cavernous space, finding the beauty in distant traffic sounds, as well as the continual hums, clicks and creaks of my own body in a group listening experience will be a memory to be treasured.” (Workshop Participant, Cardiff, 2022).

NOTE: the Cafe Kino basement is only accessible via a flight of stairs.

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