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The Amanda West Newsletter | NEWS & ADVENTURES of a mama musician artist
| August 2020

Dear Ones,

Just a quick note this month ~ an invitation for you to SING and then SONGWRITE with me!

It's no secret that life has been hard for all of us lately, but engaging in creative acts is a wonderful anti-dote to the stress and anxiety of life.

So do take note and join me this weekend and next Friday. I can't wait to share music with you. (Details below!)

love & song,
Xoxo

your mama musician
~ Amanda

Upcoming Events ~

Sisters in Harmony Global Big Sing
THIS SATURDAY August 8th
3-5pm (Pacific Time)

The in-person weekend retreat has been re-scheduled to summer 2021, but now we have this amazing ONLINE GATHERING, open to all, for you to join!

Heather has built an incredible community of singers and truly makes these zoom gatherings feel alive, present, connecting, and soul-nourishing.

Song-leaders for the afternoon include Heather Houston, Becky Reardon, MaMuse, Katie Ty Warren, Debbie Nargi Brown, and of course, Amanda West!

Get details & your by-donation tickets HERE

Songwriting for Parents: How to Write a Lullaby

with Mindy Dillard & Amanda West

Friday August 14th
@ 11am PT/ 12pm MT*
* this gathering is virtual, through Zoom, and accessible in many time zones

Sponsored by the Mundi Project, this FREE workshop will be led by award winning singer-songwriters, mothers and friends, Mindy Dillard & Amanda West.

No musical experience necessary.
Advanced registration is required (but attendance is FREE!)
Please register HERE

Song & Video of the Month ~

A new song for these times....

~~~

RISK/BENEFIT

I am no fortuneteller, nor could I be
I cannot see the future I cannot see

Risk/benefit, risk/benefit
Put it on a scale and throw the dice
x2

Will we be lucky, walk through unscathed?
Will we be sorry as we dig another grave?

Risk/benefit, risk/benefit
Put it on a scale and throw the dice
x2

I harbor all the darkest fears
I keep thinking, I may loose what I hold most dear

Risk/benefit, risk/benefit
Put it on a scale and throw the dice
x2

Risk/benefit, risk/benefit
Put it on the scale and throw the dice

Risk/benefit, risk….
We’ll never know until it’s over what one was right

WATCH, LISTEN & SHARE
HERE

~ U P C O M I N G E V E N T S ~

August 8th | Saturday 3pm (Pacific Time)*
--> Sisters in Harmony GlobalBig Sing
* this gathering is virtual, through Zoom, and accessible in many time zones
The in-person weekend retreat has been re-scheduled to summer 2021, but now we have this amazing online gathering, open to all for you to join! Song leaders include Heather Houston, Becky Reardon, MaMuse, Katie Ty Warren, Debbie Nargi Brown, and of course, Yours Truly. Get your by-donation tickets HERE

August 14th | Friday @ 11am (Pacific Time)*
---> Songwriting for Parents: How to write a lullaby
* this gathering is virtual, through Zoom, and accessible in many time zones
Sponsored by the Mundi Project, this FREE workshop will be led by award winning singer-songwriters, mothers and friends, Mindy Dillard & Amanda West. No musical experience necessary. Advanced registration is required. Please register HERE.

September 2020
-->Re-release of the album"Truth, Love & Understanding"
Celebrating the 10 year anniversary of the first release of this original album, with a special re-mix of the song, "Togetherness." Stay tuned for details...

December 20th | Saturday @ 4-6pm
-->Women's Winter Solstice Circle
With Debbie Nargi Brown. Save the date!

ONGOING --> private lessons in voice, guitar & songwriting

Meanwhile, life goes on. We visit the dentist (no cavities!), the stuffed animals have birthdays (Happy Birthday Tooth!) and childhood is still sacred and beautiful.

What are you up to these days?

~ ~ ~

Write to me
I always love to hear from you.

xoxo Amanda