A 45-minute video from the AOS Book
"Why can't I win the job?"
It's hard to navigate judgement and criticism
It's difficult to connect with an audience
Self-doubt sabotage is #1
"I quit because of nerves."
Learn to accept yourself in the moment
Understand your emotional responses
Learn to create authentic stories in performance
Develop an empowering mindset
Embrace challenges
45- minute video link TEN STRATEGIES FOR THE UNKNOWN VIDEO COURSE extracted from the book Anatomy of Sound: An Invitation to Discover the Inner Musician
AOS Reflection Journal for every step along the way
Jeanne Baxtresser
The stories we tell ourselves about our abilities, experiences, and aspirations profoundly shape our performance and personal journeys as musicians.
And the narratives can either empower or hinder us. Rather than suppressing emotions from those stories, learn to be ready for them and if you’d like, channel them into your performance.
Learn to create different
stories!
The alchemy of a musical performance isn't solely forged in the practice room. It's a dynamic interaction between the musician, the venue, and the audience. Understanding both the physical characteristics of the performance space and the cultural makeup of the listening group is crucial for creating a truly resonant experience for everyone. The energy that flows from the audience provides a reciprocal experience that can enhance your performance.
Do you take time for yourself and feel what it’s like just to be you?
The Anatomy of Sound™ is more than a curriculum; it’s a phenomenon that intertwines music and the marvels of the human body. In this interconnected realm, musicians learn to harmonize the technical aspects of music with body awareness, a few anatomy lessons and movement.
Establishing clear, achievable goals fosters a resilient mindset and a sense of direction. Picture a student, once hesitant, now radiating confidence as they release their breath into a melody.
A budding musician, lost in a sea of notes, suddenly discovers that their body is not merely a vessel for sound but a powerful tool in storytelling through music.
In music, each note, phrase, and dynamic contribute to the narrative you present to the audience.
By consciously crafting your musical story, you can transform a performance from a mere series of notes into an evocative experience that lingers in the minds of your listeners.
Mindfulness exercises, journaling reflections, practicing visualization, and cultivating community support, all create a strong foundation of mental resilience.SE
Three-time international award-winning flute player Amy Porter shares her story behind her successful music teaching curriculum The Anatomy of Sound™ in her new book.
Readers learn how they can balance musical expressions with physical presence, yielding a holistic approach to sound production.
Her primary guide on this journey were the lessons learned from using her own journals of trauma and empowerment, Alexander technique, working with doctors, healers and yogis, teaching alongside movement specialist Jerald Schwiebert for 20 years and creating her own belief systems.
As a distinguished Professor, her approach has proved successful for a generation of flute players winning major professional posts in symphony orchestras, major opera houses, chamber music, music education Professorships as well as outside the music profession in law and medicine.
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