Singing & Mindfulness: A Transformative Workshop for Singers & Musicians

Using the voice, unlock your musical potential and elevate your performance through the integration of mindfulness practices and vocal techniques in this groundbreaking workshop. Designed for singers and musicians of all levels, this program offers a unique opportunity to explore the profound connection between mindfulness and singing, cultivating a sense of embodied presence, confidence, and emotional depth in your performances.

Through this workshop, participants will learn how to harness mindfulness to enhance their vocal skills, develop a focused and present mindset, and uncover any physical or psychological barriers that may limit their potential. By fostering awareness, empathy, and self-compassion, you’ll gain the tools to sing with greater freedom, joy, and authenticity.

What You Will Gain
This immersive experience introduces the theory and practice of mindfulness as it relates to singing. Throughout the workshop, participants will engage in practical exercises and guided techniques to:

• Deepen concentration and focus, enabling a stronger connection to melody and interpretation.

• Develop smooth and expressive legato singing for enhanced musicality.

• Improve vocal tone control, memory, and listening skills to elevate performance.

• Cultivate emotional resilience by learning strategies to manage nerves and overcome stage anxiety.

• Explore the “felt sense” of singing, fostering a deeper physical and emotional connection to your voice.

• Tame the inner critic and embrace self-compassion for greater confidence and artistic freedom.

Why It Matters
This workshop is more than a technical singing class—it’s a transformative journey. By combining mindfulness and singing, participants will not only refine their vocal technique but also build the emotional and mental resilience necessary for authentic and compelling performances. Whether you’re a solo singer, a member of a vocal ensemble, or part of a choir, this experience offers a chance to enhance your artistry and connect more deeply with your voice.

Workshop Structure
The workshop is flexible in format, available as a one-day intensive or a two-day extended program for deeper exploration. Each session includes a balance of theory, guided practice, and interactive group activities, ensuring participants leave with practical skills they can immediately apply to their singing and performance practices.

Who Should Attend?
This workshop is open to singers of all levels and backgrounds. Whether you are a beginner looking to build confidence or a seasoned professional aiming to fine-tune your craft, the skills and insights gained will enrich your singing and performance in profound ways.

Join us for this innovative workshop and discover how mindfulness can transform your singing journey. Take the next step in your artistic evolution and sing with freedom, joy, and purpose.

Optimising Rehearsal and Practice Skills. An innovative Mind/Body workshop integrating, Mindfulness, CBT and Somatic awareness.

This transformative workshop integrates mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and somatic practices to revolutionize how singers, musicians, ensembles, and musical groups approach practice, rehearsal, and performance preparation. Whether you are a seasoned professional, an accomplished amateur, or just beginning your journey, this workshop offers tools to enhance effectiveness, boost creativity, and deepen your connection to music.

At its core, the program combines powerful methodologies—including mindfulness techniques, somatic exercises, elements of yoga, and polyvagal theory—into practical strategies that can be seamlessly embedded into your daily rehearsal or practice routine. By cultivating awareness, focus, and emotional resilience, participants will not only sharpen their technical skills but also find greater joy and fulfillment in their musical endeavors.

What You Will Learn

The workshop is designed to help participants address common challenges in music practice and performance preparation. By the end of the program, participants will:

• Develop a deeper connection to their music and instruments, fostering greater emotional and artistic expression.

• Overcome performance anxiety with mindfulness and somatic regulation techniques.

• Build and strengthen memory through mindful rehearsal strategies.

• Refine vocal and instrumental technique with focused and purposeful practice.

• Learn to bridge the gap between practice and performance, ensuring their hard work is fully realized on stage.

• Cultivate better listening skills, enabling clearer communication and collaboration within ensembles.

• Optimize practice time to achieve more productive and rewarding sessions.

The Benefits of Integration

By embedding mindfulness and somatic practices into your routine, you will transform not only how you rehearse but also how you perform. Participants consistently report feeling more centered, confident, and musically inspired after engaging with these methods. Whether performing solo or as part of an ensemble, the skills taught in this workshop will elevate your artistry and provide tools to navigate the pressures of performance with ease.

Workshop Structure

The workshop is designed to accommodate different needs and schedules. It is available as a one-day intensive or a two-day extended program for deeper exploration and practice. Sessions include a balance of theoretical insights, hands-on exercises, and group interaction. Every aspect of the workshop is tailored to ensure that participants leave equipped with practical, actionable techniques they can incorporate into their practice routines immediately.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is open to all musicians—singers, instrumentalists, ensembles, and conductors—regardless of skill level or genre. Whether you are looking to build confidence, refine your craft, or rediscover your passion for music, this program will offer insights and strategies to take your performance and practice to the next level.

Join us for this innovative workshop and unlock your potential as a musician. Learn how to combine technical mastery with mental clarity, emotional resilience, and deep artistic connection. The tools you’ll gain here will serve you both on and off the stage, transforming your journey as a performer and artist.

Mindfulness Practice & Performance

Performing With Awareness -A transformative workshop integrating mindfulness, breathwork and compassion focused approaches to enhance your confidence and release your full performing potential.

This innovative workshop integrates mindfulness, Cognitive Behaviour Therapy (CBT), and somatic practices to help performers unlock creativity, spontaneity, and joy, allowing them to perform with freedom and confidence. By addressing the common challenges of nerves, anxiety, and self-judgment, the program empowers participants to reach their full performance potential while connecting deeply with the music, the composer’s vision, and their audience.

Performing music is about more than technical accuracy—it’s about communication, expression, and emotional resonance. This workshop guides singers, musicians, ensembles, and musical groups of all levels—whether accomplished amateurs or seasoned professionals—through a transformative process to deepen their connection to their craft and audiences alike.

The Core of the Workshop

Through the integration of mindfulness techniques, CBT strategies, and somatic practices, such as yoga, polyvagal exercises, and somatic therapy, participants will explore tools and techniques that enhance the performance process at every stage. These practices are designed to:

• Reduce performance anxiety by fostering mental clarity and emotional balance.

• Unlock vocal and instrumental technique, enabling performers to express themselves with ease and authenticity.

• Bridge the gap between practice and performance, ensuring rehearsals translate into compelling live experiences.

• Deepen musicality and interpretation, connecting with the emotional essence of a piece.

• Cultivate stronger listening skills to improve ensemble playing and collaboration.

• Strengthen memory and focus, resulting in a more immersive performance experience.

• Embrace the joy and spontaneity of performing, leaving behind self-doubt and judgment.

The Benefits of a Mindful Approach

This workshop invites participants to reimagine their relationship with performance, turning it into an act of creativity and connection. By embedding mindfulness, CBT, and somatic practices into pre-performance preparation and live performance, participants will feel more grounded, focused, and confident on stage. The tools learned here not only help reduce anxiety but also foster emotional resilience, artistic authenticity, and a profound sense of enjoyment in performing.

Workshop Structure

The workshop is designed to suit various schedules and preferences. It can be delivered as an intensive one-day program or an expanded two-day experience for deeper engagement. Sessions include a blend of theoretical insights, guided practical exercises, and interactive group activities, ensuring that participants leave equipped with actionable techniques to elevate their performances.

Who Should Attend?

This workshop is open to performers of all genres and levels, including singers, instrumentalists, and ensembles. Whether you are a beginner looking to build confidence, a professional striving for greater artistic freedom, or an ensemble seeking enhanced collaboration, this program will provide valuable insights and strategies to transform your performances.

Why Attend?

By attending this workshop, you will gain more than just performance skills—you’ll develop a mindset and approach that can revolutionize the way you practice, rehearse, and perform. This is your opportunity to step into the spotlight with confidence, connect deeply with your music, and share your artistry with freedom, joy, and authenticity.

Join us for this exciting and transformative workshop and take the next step in your artistic journey. Together, we will explore how mindfulness, CBT, and somatic skills can unlock your full potential and inspire unforgettable performances.