Testimonials
“Gina Salā, the western kirtan singer who captures the sweet, silky essence of traditional Indian vocal traditions, singing with a tenderness that draws the listener deep into the heart of devotion.”
(Yoga Journal Magazine )
Awakening Voice Power of Love Sound School
"I've learned tools that just teach me how to fill myself up with love so I can go out into the world and be a peace pole."KN
"I have found a completely unique and profound teacher in Gina Sala and her teachings and the way that she teaches. she lights up whatever it is that she’s teaching in a way that is so accessible. .... it’s transformative." NB
“Being in Gina’s sound school is nourishing for my soul. The community she brings together is loving, compassionate, and up-lifting. Gina conveys her vast knowledge of deep teachings in story and in song. She reminds us how all of our voices are instruments of the divine, and she has given me confidence to be heard.” AC
River of Sound India Tour
"What was special about the River of Sound tour was just the level of intimacy that we were able to create not only with the group, but with everyone that we were encountering along the way. Gina has this spectacular way to connect with people on every spectrum, from the way we would interact with the flower girls who wanted us to buy for an offering to the way that she honored all of her teachers, it was just an incredible, like, entrance point to just open up." MR
Retreats
“Gina Salā, is passionate about music. She can train voices but more importantly can open people to our innate vocal capacity. Gina engages and heals with uplifting stories, humor and activity. She likes to go off road with her creative teaching. The wild and loving ride lands the recipient with song writing abilities, proper pronunciation, a happy heart and a powerful voice.” CW
“This is my 3rd year in Yelapa. Gina is an incredible teacher. What I’ve learned from Gina is that I can sing, I can sing mantra and the meditative experience has enhanced my life greatly. I have now made it part of my daily practice.” CM
Workshops
“Gina Salā possesses a rare combination of profound artistry and ability to teach. In my years of working with diverse groups of high school students, she stands out as an effective, inspiring, and compassionate mentor and coach. Anyone given the opportunity should hire her to teach her workshops!” -- Peggy Taylor, Power of Hope, an international youth program for teens, Whidbey Island, WA
The "Open Heart, Open Voice’ workshop was my first singing workshop I ever attended. Gina is not only a gifted and masterful artist, but an equally blessed teacher. While I arrived with a heart full of joyous anticipation, my mind was full of judgement and fears about 'my voice’, ‘my performance’, Her humor, expertise, humility, and love guided me to a place where I felt safe and all the chatter of my mind dissolved. When it was my turn to open my voice, it came wholly from a place where there was nothing to accomplish - my open heart.” IE
Performances
“Gina Salā took concert goers on a inspirational trip around the world. “So far Gina has sung in French, Spanish, Greek, Hebrew, Acadian/Cajun, Amharic, Nepali,Hindi, Sanskrit and played at least 3 instruments. What an amazing talent.” DW
“Wow! Phenomenal performance tonight! Gina Salá and band you absolutely rocked it! I so enjoyed this side of you that I have not experienced! Definitely felt like I was somewhere else, enjoying another culture all the while still planted firmly in Seattle!!” CL
Individual and Private Sessions
“I so adore my time with Gina! She arrives with depth and awareness. In an hour we covered a lot of vocal technique, but it came from a place of real connection as she listened and tracked what my voice was doing. It really amazes me that she can listen and know just how I am producing a sound and then give me guidance on how to shift that sound. She gives me an image or sensation to navigate toward and then again listens, and helps me refine. During our session I heard and felt myself producing sounds that I have not been able to find before. It's really magical!” GS-O