Hi! Get ready to be entertained and uplifted with today’s selection for our Weekend Media Showcase Series, featuring inspiring conversations between popular podcast hosts and myself related to music-making, and how to enjoy your musical LIFE with more Ease, Grace, and JOY! ? I invite you into the world of “Harmonious Conversations” with Whitney Ann Jenkins. Throughout our discussion, I’ll offer a glimpse into my evolution from violin soloist to a certified Alexander Technique (AT) teacher, merging my passion for music with mindfulness and self-discovery. Together, Whitney and I will delve ..read more

Today, let’s celebrate Martie Perry, Violinist & Violist! ? Martie is a stellar musician was been my private coaching client a while back. She started my program with some physical pain and trepidation regarding certain events in her life, wishing to find more balance, greater well-being, and also more freedom and ease in her music. She’s consistently followed my Art of Freedom® Method just as it’s designed, and you can read the life-changing results she was creating for herself after just a few months of working together, here below. Wow! “I am so grateful for my Alexander Technique teac ..read more

HUGE CONGRATULATIONS TO LACIE CARPENTER ~ FIDDLER, SINGER/SONGWRITER, EDUCATOR, RECORDING ARTIST!! ? Lacie’s song “My Lucky Song” with Thornton Cline charted as #1 for the European Indie Music Network!! BRAVO!! ? “When I joined Jennifer’s Art of Freedom® program, something miraculous happened each week! It was like a musical re-birth! My music making became easier and more enjoyable because I was pain free, and certain fears began to melt away. My shoulders evened out without forcing them (I have scoliosis), a new-found freedom emerged, and I realized I could be the powerful musician I’ve d ..read more

So much possibility opens up for you and your music… when you can finally release your pain! ? My students frequently report that they have completely unexpected breakthroughs, surprising “miracles”, and quite unexpected positive things happening in their lives and music-making as a result of learning The Art of Freedom® Method… …because they finally understand how easy it can be to let go, stop struggling, and let the music play itself with effortless ease. They consistently report improvements in multiple areas: Body: relaxation, freedom from pain and tension Mental / Emotional: better ..read more

Tune in as Jared Judge and I explore the essence of my book – “Make Great Music with Ease”, diving into the art of smarter practice, confident performances, and crafting a fulfilling life in music. From sharing personal anecdotes to dissecting the challenges musicians encounter, we’re embarking on a journey to unlock the secrets to musical mastery. ? Join us as we navigate the ever-changing landscape of the music industry, touching on everything from self-promotion to the trials of music education. Plus, we’re delving into the profound impact of mindset, anxiety, and physical well-being on ou ..read more

CELEBRATING AOISE O’DWYER, VIOLA Aoise is a professional violist who has recently gone back to school in Ireland for her Masters degree. She took one of my introductory Alexander Technique programs last year, and she is currently a member of The Musicians Advantage Advanced Group, learning how to apply The Art of Freedom® Method and Primal Alexander™ to her viola playing in highly specific ways. In this video, she describes her recent experience performing on a recital towards her degree. I think you’ll enjoy her enthusiasm, which is contagious! ? Watch Aoise talk about her experience here ..read more

An Australian study demonstrated that 84% (!!) of professional orchestral musicians experienced enough pain, performance anxiety, and/or depression to cause them to miss work. ? Even more surprising: the same study concluded that…“a physically based treatment that doesn’t also address associated anxiety and depression might not be effective.” What does that mean? It means that if you want to find a truly effective and lasting approach to overall healing and well-being, you need to look at the whole person, not just the body. If you’ve experienced pain, you’ve probably tried to solve it in ..read more

It’s common to fall into the trap of believing we don’t have enough time, whether it’s for practice, concert preparation, or juggling family responsibilities with work. This mindset, known as a scarcity mindset, affects not just time but also finances and other aspects of life – even your relationships. However, whether your belief in scarcity is actually true or not, your situation is unlikely to be immediately life-threatening, and it’s relative – often irrelevant – in the moment. The key to move from a scarcity to an abundance mindset is to pay attention to the thoughts we feed ourselves an ..read more

Surprisingly, some people still have doubts about whether it’s possible to learn the Alexander Technique without the touch of a teacher’s hands.   I’ve been teaching the Alexander Technique for musicians since 2007; I’ve taught without touch and online since 2012; and exclusively online since 2018, two years before the pandemic hit.   I love teaching this way, and my students love learning this way.   Why? Because it WORKS.   Not only that – this way of teaching the Alexander Technique (specifically, The Art of Freedom® Method with Primal Alexander) works REALLY WELL. &nbs ..read more

How do you respond to money stress? It’s something I don’t usually talk about much, but money is very often on the minds of musicians, and we all have unpleasant surprises from time to time. So, how do you respond when life brings you financial lemons?? The good news is… when you have the mind-body tools to respond to stress in healthy ways, you can actually IMPROVE and feel BETTER (make financial lemonade!), instead of falling into a downward, negative, worrisome spiral. I’m so grateful to have these tools, and to share them with my students! As F.M. Alexander said, “Mine is a method for the ..read more