Shows & Events

In addition performing as a singer/songwriter and bass player, I teach a variety of classes, workshops, and retreats on creativity, writing, and contemplative arts & photography. Browse my upcoming offerings below, or contact me to arrange a private event or customized course for your group or organization.

Previous events

The Art of Impermanence explores the process of change and becoming, of the ephemerality of our everyday experience, through the lens of creativity and contemplative arts practice. Through a combination of daily mindfulness meditation practice and creative arts exercises, we will explore the vulnerability inherent in our existence as sentient beings, observing how all phenomena arise and pass away. Using an array of artistic media, including writing, photography, movement, sound, and visual arts, we’ll awaken to the fluid nature of life from the loving container and lush gardens of Casa Werma in Patzcuaro, Mexico.

$750 Program Fee (Does not include flights or accommodations)

Personal Sustainability and Creativity through Writing and Contemplative Arts with Melinda Rothouse & Katherine Semler Girona, Spain (outside Barcelona) October 9-15, 2023

More details and registration at https://www.melindarothouse.com/events.html (scroll down to Spain retreat listing)

Finding Your Voice for Enhanced Expression & Joy

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Mystic Oaks, Wimberley, Texas

with Melinda Rothouse & Thais Bicalho Silva. This workshop will explore the connections between the physical body and vocal and creative expression. You’ll learn how to let go of unnecessary bracing and tension in the body to create greater personal empowerment and expression. The day will include a series of gentle, mindful movement exercises, guided attention, vocal explorations, and plenty of time for reflection, journaling, and discussion. We will also have a lunch break where you could walk around the property or find a place to sit in silence and practice sensing/perceiving your body. Participants will leave with an enhanced sense of physical grounding, coordination, and integration that embodies confidence, empowerment, freedom, flexibility, and creativity. More information & registration via the Eventbrite link below.

$150

Songwriters & Storytellers: A Creative Process Workshop

(EDT, UTC-04) (EDT, UTC-04)

Story Parlor, Asheville, NC

This interactive, experiential presentation and workshop will explore the creative process in songwriting and storytelling, from ideation to finished composition. Drawing on material from her two publicly released albums as well as works in progress, visiting artist Melinda Rothouse will describe her songwriting process and perform several of her songs, tracing their development from lyric inspirations and musical snippets to final completed works. The workshop will include several experiential writing and sound improvisation exercises designed to inspire participants' own creativity.

Price: $50