Why the Power of Breath Enhances Performing Artists
Discover why conscious breathing can enhance performance and how to teach effectively in your arts classroom.
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This free session is for you if:
→ Your ensemble struggles with intonation, even after drilling it
→ Articulation feels uneven or tense across sections
→ You're teaching breath — but not sure your instruction is anatomically accurate
→ You want safer, touchless strategies that actually work in rehearsal
The Hidden Challenge
in Arts Education
Many educators overlook the impact of breathing on performance, leading to missed opportunities for student growth. Without conscious breathwork, students may struggle with focus, stamina, and expressive potential—limiting both their learning and your teaching impact.
Meet My Breathing Buddy, the 3-D Lung/Rib cage/ Diaphragm Simulator
A "Touchless Teaching" Tool used with the Anatomy of Sound™ Curriculum
Empower Student Performance
Help students unlock greater focus, stamina, and expressive range through conscious breathwork— showcasing the anatomical simulator thereby improving ensemble sound and individual confidence.
Enrich Your Teaching Toolkit
Let them learn anatomy and how valuable deep breathing is in everyday life. Also, gain actionable breathing exercises and cues you can use immediately in rehearsals, lessons, and performances—no prior experience required.
Foster Lifelong Wellbeing
Support your students’ mental and physical health by integrating mindful breathing—building resilience and self-awareness for life beyond the classroom. Use our journals to enhance student learning
Bonus- Elevate Your Teaching with 20% off My Breathing Buddy when you attend the workshop
What Educators Are Saying
“My Breathing Buddy is not only ingenious, but also enormously practical and instructive for all my students. I highly recommend it!”
— Eric Ohlsson, Professor of Oboe, Florida State University
“Amy Porter’s remarkable book, Anatomy of Sound, offers a wonderfully practical and valuable guide to today’s musician building a career... heartfelt and caring words of wisdom in all areas… This book is a gift to us all!”
— Jeanne Baxtresser, Former Principal Flute, NY Philharmonic; Carnegie Mellon University
Meet Your Expert Guide: Amy Porter
Founder, Anatomy of Sound™
Amy Porter is an internationally recognized flutist, educator, and creator of the Anatomy of Sound™ method. With decades of experience in performance and teaching, Amy has helped thousands of educators and students unlock their peak performance possibilities through conscious breathing.
Course Logistics and Enrollment for future workshops
2.5-hour in-person workshop at your school, district, or conference site
Customizable for band, orchestra, choir, or general music educators
All materials and follow-up resources included
Flexible scheduling available for groups of 20.
Certification / Credit
Participants who complete the course are eligible to receive State Continuing Education Clock Hours (SCECH) upon approval
Ready to bring BREATHE WELL to your institution? Please contact us for more information. [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
Who is this workshop for?
BREATHE WELL is designed for band, orchestra, choir, and general music educators, as well as arts supervisors and secondary educators.
Where is the workshop held?
We will be at University of Michigan SMTD on October 24 and Live on YouTube on Porterflute's Youtube channel After October 24, 2026, workshops are delivered in-person at your school, district, university, or at conference sites on a Saturday. Rain/Snow dates will be the following day, Sunday.
How do I register or request to host?
Contact us directly [email protected] to host the workshop and receive free tuition. 20 people maximum. We will set up a registration page just for your workshop.
Are materials provided?
Yes, all workshop materials and follow-up resources are included for every participant in our workshop portal. A copy of the AOS Book ($24.95 value is now free) and 20% discount on one My Breathing Buddy simulator ($199 value is now $160).
Can the workshop be tailored to my group?
Absolutely. Content is adaptable for different ensemble types and educator needs.
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