Upcoming Gatherings.
Joyful & Grounding Virtual Song Circle
Welcome to our Joyful & Grounding Virtual Song Circle! Join us online for a harmonious gathering where we come together to share our love for music and connection. This event is all about uplifting spirits and creating a sense of community through song. Whether you're a seasoned singer or just love to listen, everyone is welcome to participate.
We'll begin with a short grounding and vocal warm-up, then move into singing together—call-and-response, rounds, and easy-to-join harmonies—and close with a moment of reflection and shared silence or celebration.
🕯 You’re invited to bring tea, light a candle, and set up a cozy space to sing from home.
This circle is offered as a gift from the heart. Donations are warmly welcome and help support the continuation of these gatherings. Details on how to contribute will be shared during the event.
Let's spread joy and positivity through the power of music. Mark your calendars and get ready to sing your heart out with us!
Outdoor Song Circle at Laurelwood Park
Come gather in community under the trees for a heart-centered song circle! We’ll sing simple, soulful songs that are easy to learn and shared in the oral tradition—no musical experience needed, just your voice and presence. Whether you love to sing or simply enjoy being held by the sound of group harmony, you are warmly welcome.
We'll meet in a shaded spot at the park (look for us under a tree!). Floor mat seating and a few cushions will be provided—feel free to bring your own cushion, yoga mat or a chair if you'd prefer. Please dress for comfort outdoors in layers and bring a hat, sunscreen, and water just in case we are out in the sun. Come as you are, and let’s lift our voices together in joyful connection!
This offering is given in the spirit of community and shared joy. If you'd like to support the continuation of these song circles, donations are warmly welcomed—never expected. Your presence is a gift.
Meet Your Song Leader
HyeJin Yu is a song circle facilitator, voice and sound meditation guide, and founder of Ground in Sound—a method that explores sound as a joyful path to connection and presence. With a playful spirit and deep heart, she leads uplifting spaces where community singing, vocal exploration, simple chants, and rich harmonies awaken inner wisdom and shared joy. Based in San Mateo, California, HyeJin supports the unfolding of authentic expression, vibrant resonance, and the communal magic of making sound together.
Sisters in Harmony Graduation and Community Song Circle on Zoom
Please join me and other graduates of Sisters In Harmony Song Leader Training as we share and lead soul filled songs with you. We have just completed an intensive 5-month training and are ready to offer to the world!
Suggested donation: $20.
Thank you for your generosity! Proceeds go to support our Sisters in Harmony Song Leader Training Program and our Video Library.
Tickets are non-refundable.
About the graduates:
Chantelle Corbett is a magnificent light. She is here as a bridge to channel a new reality into existence through song, music, dance, comedy, storytelling, and truth-telling. Chantelle Freis = to sing of freedom.
Ember Behrendt bio coming soon
HyeJin Yu is a song circle facilitator, voice and sound meditation guide, and founder of Ground in Sound, a method that uses sound to create joyful connection and presence. Based in San Mateo, California, she leads uplifting spaces where community singing, vocal exploration, and soulful songs and chants inspire authentic expression, resonance, and shared joy.
Keli Medcroft is a Sound & Visuals Artist blending meditative soundscapes with creative expression to inspire connection and inner peace. She recently completed the Sisters in Harmony Song Leadership Training, deepening her commitment to using voice and community song as tools for collective well-being.
Kjerstin Starr is a heart-centered leader based in Bend and Eugene, OR, dedicated to creating spaces of connection and healing through movement, music, and spirituality. With a foundation in ballet and an Associate of Arts in theater and dance, Kjerstin’s path has been enriched by certifications in yoga teaching, conscious dance, and Dancing Mindfulness. She is also a licensed massage therapist specializing in Neo-Reiki, Swedish massage, and lymphatic drainage. In 2011, Kjerstin co-founded Bend Ecstatic Dance, a community hub for authentic expression and joyful movement. Her work is grounded in trauma-informed leadership and collective healing, embracing the transformative power of music and nature. Whether guiding a dance floor or facilitating a healing session, Kjerstin brings warmth, reverence, and a deep commitment to fostering growth, acceptance, and connection.
Nora Livingston (she/her) is a song-carrier, naturalist, and joy-seeker based in the Eastern Sierra region of California. She aims to bring joy, peace, and healing to people through song. Though new to leading song circles, she is a natural leader who brings vibrant authenticity to any group and guides with kindness and love.
Stephanie Siddiqui is a certified humble song carrier, creator, teacher, leader, connector, and producer whose goal is to uplift and encourage others. She lives & is from Twin Cities, a former IT Professional and Mental Health therapist. Currently a Tai Chi & Qigong Instructor, Mother of two & sponsor of 27 immigrants, and founder of Touching Worlds LLC, www.touchingworlds.com, and a non-profit, Sea Others Foundation www.seaothers.org. Stephanie has studied with many amazing song leaders since 2020 and is the founder and producer of two collective community singing albums of 28 original community singing songs and 60-plus different community singers. Stephanie has written over 25 original songs and is completing her 6-month online song leader training with Heather Houston.
Ground in Sound Relaunch Celebration (Invite Only)
To celebrate the relaunch of Ground in Sound and the debut of my new website, I’m hosting a special private session for friends and community members on Sunday, April 27 at 11am at my home in San Mateo hills. This intimate gathering will be a space to reconnect through embodied voice and sound meditation—a gentle, rooted return to shared presence, breath, and resonance.
Please bring what will bring you comfort while lying down (or sitting), i.e. yoga mat, pillow, eye mask, blanket, and water bottle. Wear comfy clothes, in layers.
Doors open at 10:30am so please arrive early to set up your spot. We start at 11am. No late entries.
After the session, we’ll share tea and light snacks with time to connect, catch up, and be together.
This session is invite-only with limited space. If you’ve received an invitation, please RSVP through the link provided, no walk-ins.
I’m so looking forward to celebrating this new chapter together in sacred sound and community!
Let’s Connect
Whether you’re interested in booking a session, learning more about my offerings, collaborating or joining a future event, I’d love to hear from you. Let’s journey together in sound and spirit.