Today, we're celebrating Glen Kerridge! 🎉

Here's Glen's inspiring story (see her picture below):

“My first contact with Jennifer was quite a few years ago through her YouTube videos which caught my attention. I was motivated by the possibility of learning to play my saxophone with more ease and less performance anxiety. I also had an interest in the Alexander Technique which led to me to doing an online course with Mio Morales several years ago, which Jennifer was co-teaching along with him. I continued to watch Jennifer’s videos on Facebook and Youtube, which fueled my desire to learn about her techniques.

When Jennifer’s book Making Great Music with Ease! The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life came out I eagerly devoured it and started trying to change my mindset and practice the methods she shared. A few months later the opportunity came up to participate in her Level 1 online course Six weeks to Relaxed Confidence, Joy and Flow: How to Make Great Music with Ease! I was a little doubtful as to whether the course would be worthwhile, having already studied the book, as well as my previous exposure to Primal Alexander.

I need not have been concerned – the course gave me so much more. As well as comprehensive training videos, there was the opportunity to participate in twice weekly membership groups, where Primal Alexander™ and Jennifer’s Art of Freedom® Method for Conscious Living and Masterful Artistry skills are practiced, along with short individual masterclasses with members. The groups were very safe, nourishing and supportive and helped to embed the ideas and skills from the video training.

Finally the private coaching sessions were extremely beneficial, enabling me to address some of the specific issues I had around tension, discomfort and performance anxiety. One of the most important components of working with the Art of Freedom and Primal Alexander is Jennifer herself. She is so warm, genuine and inspirational, exuding a feeling of calm, while maintaining a lively sense of humor. In both private and group situations Jennifer carefully listens to what each person has to say and ensures that there is time for them to express their views. She makes specific helpful suggestions to guide each person through their own particular issues.

Since completing the course I have become much more conscious of tension in my body [in a good way] even at times when I think I am relaxed! I have become much better at stopping and focusing before I pick up my instrument, and I’m also getting better at noticing where and when I can experience greater ease while playing. I have come to understand that the mind plays a crucial role in effective practice and confident performance, and that I need to bring my whole self to making music – mind, body and spirit.

I have been incorporating what I have learned into my everyday music practice and while I have only completed an introduction to the Art of Freedom method I know I have some practical skills to keep addressing my practice and performance issues. I intend to complete Level 2 training when finances permit, and in the meantime I am able to keep current by referring to the Making Great Music with Ease book and following Jennifer’s newsletters and Facebook posts.

I would not hesitate to recommend working with Jennifer to musicians who find their practice and/or performance is hindered by unhelpful negative attitudes, excess tension leading to discomfort, or debilitating performance anxiety. You need to do the work yourself to get results, but the work is simple and practical, and Jennifer is a wonderful guide.”

Thank you, Glen, for sharing your super-special story with us!
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So…. Are you ready to experience your own unique transformation in your musical life? I currently have TWO openings for musicians ready for private coaching beginning in January.

Whether you’re preparing for an audition, struggling with tension or anxiety, or simply wanting to feel more ease, flow, and joy in your music-making, there is a way forward that fully supports both your artistry and your well-being.

Reach out to me to learn more about my private coaching and group programs for musicians of all kinds. With The Art of Freedom® Method, you’ll discover new possibilities for making great music with ease!

With love,
Jennifer ❤️