“If you aren’t nervous, you’re not paying attention!” For countless years I thought worrisome backstage behavior was a badge of honor. It showed a high degree of awareness, care and concern, and therefore implied a higher degree of musical development. The less I allowed myself
Have you developed a palate for clarity?
Clarity is a refreshing pool of water for the mind. It is high-resolution inspiration from the stillness of just be-ing. Clarity is an expansion of heart and a calmness of mind that lifts us above our problems into the realm
Are you a player or practicer?
Do you ever ask yourself where all the fun of playing your instrument has gone? Play means to enjoy, right? I’m in the zone, jamming with my cello in the living room…getting a really good groove going…yeah…this FEELS good…trying new stuff,
The marketable benefits of meditation for musicians
Meditation is becoming more and more mainstream, and it is time that we as musicians realize how much we can benefit from this simple technique. Meditation optimizes practicing, adds a tangible dimension to performance, and helps us find our flow and
The 13 Top Ten reasons why musicians know the basics of meditation
We’ve had musical experiences of deep joy and expansiveness – the reason why we became musicians in the first place. Our first music lesson? Stand or sit up straight, breathe correctly. We have opened ourselves to a teacher, something beyond
Does your life have resonance?
Resonance is amazing. It’s what I live for. As a cellist and singer I’m constantly working to create the greatest resonance with the least amount of effort. I am also vigilant not to introduce unnecessary tension which only gets in the