"Before this course, I only sang alone, in private. After (the workshop) about our Soul Sound, I started singing in public and recording my own songs! Through the exercises, new awareness, and Emma's feedback, I started to notice and feel things differently in my throat/voice and was then able to shift how I sound! These exercises and the RECEIVING practice have helped me to start to open up and relax!! I recommend this for anyone who is seeking to write, sing, and perform - AND learn, grow, and shine!"

— Debra Ann Pinsof-DePillis (Montpelier VT, USA)

“I now have the courage to write songs and perform solo onstage! I have the courage to sing out loud in a variety of situations. I have the courage to call myself a singer songwriter. I have the courage to write piano music, the courage to write guitar music and the courage to perform in general. I have rarely invested money in anything I found halfway as valuable as working with Emma. I recommend her wholeheartedly!”

— Sara Wright (Boulder CO, USA)

""Emma’s musical training and performance experience as well as her deep understanding of the ways women are blocked from their best selves, combine powerfully in this program. After attending the retreat, I feel much more confident about my abilities and my right to own the stage! I have a deeper appreciation of my own gift and I am now empowered to share it with others. I also have tools for better vocal control. I feel better prepared to get out there and sing!"

— Patricia Louis (Orford NH, USA)

"Before the program, I didn’t know I could sing or get up in front of people and feel confident in sharing my voice or myself with others. The program has brought me such deep appreciation for myself, my voice, and my purpose in the world as a woman. It also has shown me the vital importance of receiving and supporting each other in sharing our voices. Now I know that my voice is necessary."

- Mary Lynne Fernandez (Boulder CO, USA)

“Emma had the language to name the things that were stopping me and I started believing ing myself When I was younger I would get up onstage and it felt natural. But as life went on I disassociated from my instrument. I got so far from the original relationship with music that I stopped believing it was possible to connect with myself and didn’t even know I was doing this until working with Emma. Because of the vocabulary Emma uses,

I was able to name my blocks I had and I now have the tools to work through them! I immediately started seeing growth!”

— Ro Freeman (Montpelier VT, USA)

"I’ve been on the verge of quitting music altogether for years. I felt unsure of myself and what I have to offer as a musician. The program taught me to trust myself and to stop being afraid of offering my musical gifts to others. Emma creates a safe space to share your music!

She is great at pinpointing the areas you are struggling in and giving you tools you need to accept where you are and let the music be healing instead of painful. I am now more willing to put in the work to get myself to the next level. I am more excited about playing shows and sharing my music with people. Instead of being distracted with how things should look, I have a new trust in myself as a performer."

— Emily Shreve (Boulder CO, USA)

“Emma Back delivered me to myself. I experienced a complete shift—now I see myself as a singer/songwriter at all times. From day one, Emma astounded me with her insights. She intuitively knew exactly what to say to disarm every last block I had about songwriting and pursuing a music career.

Emma’s coaching brought great clarity to who I am, what I have to offer, how I communicate my music and how I present myself on and off stage. Her vocal techniques were unconventional and powerful. She inspired my songwriting abilities and introduced me to the loop pedal—opening up a world of possibilities. I cannot say enough about Emma. Her unique, fun, earnest, authentic presence in my life has been a huge gift.”

— Gezele Gervais 

"Ms. Emma Back is a brilliant & keen observer of the creative process, and an authentic encourager of your musical psyche!"

— Shoshana Seligman (Alaska, USA)