"I incorporate Guided Meditations, Tai Chi, Qigong, and Yoga Breathwork such as Pranayama and Iyengar breathing exercises in my practice, giving you tools and breath support as you discover your voice. I also use Opera Breathing techniques and traditional Vocal Warmups to ensure healthy vocal practices and build good singing habits.
I greatly value health, self-care, well-being and freedom. My mission is to help you find your voice and speak your truths! It is my honor to assist you as you develop a beautiful new relationship with your voice and manifest positive change in your life. I offer one-on-one private coaching sessions, live group classes in nature, and live online classes every single week."
~ Justine Lucas (founder of Somatic Singing)
Justine Lucas (also known as "Madame Z") is a Bay Area singer, composer, and performer. She has toured the US and Canada several times and played acclaimed venues including The Great American Music Hall, Slim's, Yoshi's, Cafe Du Nord, The Haight-Ashbury Music Festival, and Herbst Theatre.
In addition to studying vocal training techniques in opera, jazz, and country music, Justine has also been exploring the connection between the chakras and singing voice for years. Many of her songs are written from what she called a “deep-listening” place and are a part of her greater life’s inner work.
Justine was first introduced to chakras and alternative healing methods at a young age by her grandmother, Judith Winston, who is a Polarity Therapist, a Level 2 Reiki Healer, and the founder of Health Touch NC LLC, an alternative healing center based in North Carolina.
In summer of 2022, Justine became the pioneer for meditation and chakra based musical education. She was the first to offer a comprehensive program that gives singers holistic healing tools to not only enhance their musical expression, but also use music as a part of their greater healing journey.