IGNITE YOUR PRACTICE & DEVELOP HABITS FOR REMARKABLE RESULTS!
We see you out there plugging away at your practice each day. Some of the biggest questions you have are:
"How do I maximize my results in the practice room?"
"Why is there a disconnect between my practice and how I feel on stage (or under pressure)?"
Or, "I'm tired of spinning my wheels. There's got to be a better way!"
While there isn't a one-size-fits-all approach, we built this seminar to help you get clear on what you need while developing tools that will leave you feeling empowered - and not defeated - in the practice room.
This seminar will support you with specific action steps and accountability because the real results come when you SHOW UP in a big way!
The group setting is another game-changer, because when you learn together, you often learn faster!
Are you ready?
Here's what we're going to cover:
► Optimize your own practice structure by implementing a purpose, a goal and a plan
► Practice techniques (like desirable difficulties and practice games) you can start applying in the practice room today
► Strategies from practice gurus and experts Carolyn Christie and Noa Kageyama who are not only fantastic teachers, their teaching is rooted in performance psychology backgrounds
► How to be consistent and joyful in the practice room with tools to stay healthy in body and mind
► Ways to approach performance anxiety, and cross the bridge between practice and performance
► Workshops on Time Management, Metronome Tips and How to Learn Difficult Repertoire (by your Thrive hosts)
► Finally, have the opportunity to get individual feedback from us on your practice goals & strategy!
You're in the right place if you want to:
🙋♀️ Take specific action to develop the skills you need to create a more efficient and joyous practice routine
📖 Gain knowledge and get access to up-to-date resources curated to support your journey as a 21st century musician
🌱 Get accountability and support while staying focused on a specific goal. Remember: no excuses here, just messy action!
🌎 Learn from thought leaders and musicians that are doing incredible things from all around the world. Who you surround yourself with impacts your mood and trajectory!
How does it work?
Inside the seminar you get:
- Easy-to-follow weekly lessons via email
- Live events from us and world-class guests with recordings to watch later
- PDF and video resources to support your learning are accessible in our online platform
- New! Individual feedback on your practice goals and routine
- A space of accountability and support within our digital platform, Facebook group, and emails
- PLUS a LIVE Q&A to get all of your questions answered about the seminar
ENROLLMENT DEADLINE IS SUNDAY, JAN 21!
I'M READY TO REGISTER!Meet your guest speakers: Noa Kageyama & Carolyn Christie!
Noa Kageyama is a sought-after expert in the field of performance psychology for musicians, through his platform, the Bulletproof Musician. He is a Juilliard professor, the performance psychology coach for the New World Symphony, and a violinist. He has degrees from Oberlin (BA, psychology) and Juilliard (MM, violin performance) and earned his MS and PhD in counseling and counseling psychology from Indiana University.
Kageyama specializes in teaching musicians how to use sports psychology principles in practice and performance.
More about Noa: https://bulletproofmusician.com/
After her recent retirement from the Montreal Symphony Orchestra flute section, Carolyn Christie completed a Master's degree in Human Kinetics that has led her to obtain expert skills in mental performance excellence coaching.
In the same way many Olympic athletes work with mental performance coaches to learn skills that help them perform up to their potential under pressure, musicians now work with Christie in order to learn techniques that could help them to perform as well onstage as they do in their practice rooms.
Carolyn Christie is the first elite orchestral musician to train at the Masters level in the field of mental performance coaching. She has given workshops at the Curtis Institute in Philadelphia, the University of Toronto, McGill University, the University of Ottawa, Laurier University, and Memorial University. She also has a private counselling business that serves professional and student musicians.
Meet your hosts: Ixi, Ted & Nick!
Hi! We are Ixi, Ted and Nick! We love making programs to help you build a life in music. As your Thrive hosts, we curate your content and find incredible guests and topics that we know will offer important learning. We look out for trends and things we think you need to know and then bring them to you!
Ixi Chen (left) plays clarinet in the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra, teaches at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music and is the Managaing Artistic Director of concert:nova. Nick Photinos is a multi-Grammy Award-winning cellist, a founding member of Eighth Blackbird, and is Eminent Scholar in CHamber Music at the University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music. Ted Nelson (right) was a cellist in the Cincinnati Symphony for 19 years, and transitioned in 2023 to VP of Artistic Planning and Operations at the Dayton Performing Arts Alliance.
Have more questions?
How does the Practice Challenge work?
What if I don't complete it in time? How long do I have access?
How long are the lessons/what's the time committment?
What's the refund policy?
I'm already in school - do I have time for this?
Is this right for me if I'm a beginner? Who is it for?
I'm a Thrive member. Do I get this for free?
You mention a Facebook group. Do I need it to participate?
I can't afford this right now!
The most successful people aren't the most talented. They're the ones ready to jump into action. Hope to see you in a Thrive Challenge soon!
THE THRIVE PROGRAMUPCOMING SEMINARS
Thrive's seminar cycle rotates through various topics throughout the year. As a member of Thrive, you get all the seminars free, along with unlimited access to the current, as well as past seminars and challenges. You will also find peer-to-peer accountability, a library of video lessons and ongoing live events and a space to create projects!
THE THRIVE MEMBERSHIPThe 2024 seminars are present as stand-alone sessions as follows:
Practice Design
Jan/Feb 2024
Create practice habits for remarkable results, consistency and joy in the practice room.
Begins Jan 22. Enrollment open!
Body & Breath
Mar/Apr 2024
Optimizing body & breath can help us embody our artistic intentions. This exploration of somatics, posture, breathing pedagogy and more, paves the path to playing with more ease and frees your expressive potential.
It's Portfolio Time!
May/June 2024
We all need one... a portfolio! Whether it's a website, resume, cover letter, social media presence, or anything else that shows the world who you are, it's time to iterate on and improve it all!
Career Generator
July/Aug 2024
Summer is the time for focused growth on areas of your musical life you'd like to move forward!
Topics will be selected in late May! Keep your eye right here for announcements.
The Creative Habit
Sept/Oct 2024
How do we develop the self efficacy skills to thrive as a human? How do we develop time management skills, overcome stress, build habits, and develop the mindfulness we need to feel creative and happy? This seminar seeks to answer those questions!
Business Boosts
Nov/Dec 2024
You're the CEO of your life! In this module you will learn and explore the business and career skills you need to Thrive. Think grant writing, marketing, starting a business, audience development and more.
