AWARENESS THROUGH MUSIC

EMPOWeRING individuals to MOVE THROUGH THE WORLD WITH EASE AND RESILIENCY AS THEY CREATIVELY ENRICH SOCIETY

MoVEMENT CLASS FOR MUSICIANS

Through movement exercises that emphasize mind-body awareness, we explore learning strategies, technique, and mindfulness practices that enhance both the experience of making music and the success of our playing itself.

AWARENESS THROUGH MUSIC DISCUSSIon GROUP

Become a member of the Awareness Through Music Facebook group to join in the discussion. In this group we will discuss music pedagogy, movement, technique, breathing, and strategies for bringing mindfulness to music practice.

Featured Blog Posts
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Mind-Body Learning at the Piano Guidebook

The “Mind-Body Learning at the Piano” Ebook outlines mindful practice strategies, including ways to investigate movement and the body map at a deeper level. This PDF even comes with a handy checklist to simplify the practice process.

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Six Rhythmic Breathing Etudes

The Six Breathing Etudes are an exploration of the rhythm and pace of breath in playing. These pieces include an introduction with instructions, a copy of the score with suggested breathing patterns, questions for reflection, and a Feldenkrais Awareness Through Movement® lesson on rhythmic breathing. The learning intention is to expand awareness of the breath during playing. It is often difficult to attend the many details of the music as well as our breath, and this process aims bridge that gap, reuniting the mind and body for optimal performance.

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Do you facilitate or teach?

In the early days of my Feldenkrais training I noticed that some instructors taught without explanations, lectures, or even giving definitive answers to the questions that arose in class. This is a a short intro into what distinguishes a process of facilitation from traditional teaching.

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Emergent Learning

The unpredictability of natural beauty can serve as a gentle reminder that we don’t have as much control over the world as we may think. Discover what it means to show up and to witness learning that emerges naturally and without effort.

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