This is a 90 minute interactive session which teaches the basic principals of Positive Psychology and how this can be applied to musical practice and performance. Participants will learn about the brain, negativity bias, strengths and appreciation, handling stress and they will leave with techniques and tools that they can use in their own practice.

Often within performance education, the question of resilience is not thoroughly enough addressed. Previously there has been little research about resilience in classical musicians, but a field that is growing fast, especially since the start of the COVID pandemic. The method I follow for improving resilience comes from focusing on three main areas: Mental Skills, Challenge and Ownership. By focusing on these areas you can build resilience without compromising psychological safety.

3 x 2 hour sessions

3 weeks

To be a musician, talent is not the only quality required: self-awareness, self-knowledge, mental strength, ability to overcome disappointment and the ability to allow others to truly see you are equally as important. Authentic Artistry is a course created to promote a stronger sense of self and identity in musicians and how to apply this in approaches to performance. Through this, participants can gain a better sense of confidence and authenticity on stage and create a professional life that is more sustainable and less rigid. The goal is to promote authenticity, finding high performance without sacrificing mental health in the process.

10 x 2 hour sessions

1 semester