The body is the musician’s true instrument, and yet many musicians are disconnected from their somatic experience, having learned to play only with their heads and their hands. Mindfulness of the body cultivates an ability to listen to the wisdom of the body, grounds us in presence and regulates the nervous system, promoting a sense of safety and belonging in performance.
The Embodied Musician
with Ruth Phillips
2 hours ·
Mental HealthMindfulnessPhysical Health
“Mr Duffy lived a few inches from his body.”
—James Joyce
The Embodied Musician
with Ruth Phillips
2 hours ·
Mental HealthMindfulnessPhysical Health
“Mr Duffy lived a few inches from his body.”
—James Joyce
Class description
Class Format
50 mins
5 mins break
50 mins
15 mins Q&A
This class is part of a 6-part series on mindfulness. It is recommended that you start with ‘What is Mindfulness’, especially if you are new to the subject.
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Ruth Phillips
Ruth is a baroque and modern cellist, writer, performance coach, and mindfulness teacher and mentor. She works with student and professional musicians all over the world, including the Verbier Festival Academy, Liverpool Philharmonic Orchestra, Glasgow Conservatoire and Yehudi Menuhin School, helping relieve performance anxiety and promoting presence and ease on stage. Her articles on mindfulness and music have appeared in Classical Music Magazine and The Strad, and she has been a guest on podcasts including Thoroughly Good Classical Music and Things Musicians Don’t Talk About.
