The Liberated Musician
Many musicians struggle to perform with freedom and confidence.
I help them ease their minds, open their hearts, and remember why they love to play.
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Does any of this sound familiar?
You're frustrated.
Focusing so much on playing correctly is blocking your expressive joy. It’s too hard to let go of all those notes and rhythms and just play.
You can't relax.
Physical or mental roadblocks always seem to get in your way. No matter how hard you try, it never feels good enough.
You’ve lost the joy.
Making music used to be fun, but now it feels like work. You want to feel comfortable and confident when you play, but you never quite get there.
You're still afraid.
You’ve tried everything to get rid of your performance anxiety, but nothing’s worked. Fear still prevents you from feeling free in your music-making.
You are not alone!
Most of us have experienced physical tension, mental roadblocks, or both. Our frustrations rob us of the expressive joy music offers. We get so caught up in the pursuit of perfection that we forget what brought us here in the first place — our deep love of music.
These challenges don’t have to rule our playing, and I can help you overcome them.
In piano lessons and mindfulness coaching sessions for all musicians, I help musicians ease their minds, open their hearts, and move beyond fear so that making music becomes a joyful expression of their soul that nourishes them and the world.
Music demands mind, body, and soul. Let’s talk about how we can bring the best of all three to your playing.
Hi, I’m Laura!
I’m a pianist, teacher, and coach, and I help musicians embody their playing with joy and confidence.
I spent over 20 years as a piano professor and now help pianists relax their technique, calm their minds, and remember why they love to play.
I’m also a certified meditation instructor and mindfulness coach, and I coach musicians to liberate themselves from expectations, self-doubt, and fear so they learn to trust themselves and share their artistry freely.
My playing is much more comfortable, and the mindfulness practices we did totally shifted my thinking about music-making. I no longer worry about technical passages in the piece but instead how I will translate my love of music to the listener. I love these breakthroughs that we have in my lessons!
I knew that Laura was going to be a great fit from my very first lesson with her. She approaches everything with kindness and compassion and cares about educating the whole person, not just the pianist. I wouldn’t be where I am today without her lessons.
How It Works
Piano Lessons
Interested in online piano lessons? I teach students to calm their minds, relax their bodies, and find joy at the piano. Check out my Lessons page for more detail.
Mindfulness Coaching for Musicians
Need help with performance anxiety? Looking to boost your confidence and strengthen your mindset? Learn more about Mindfulness Coaching.
Workshops
I offer several workshops on mindful practicing and performance. Head to my Workshops page to see what’s a fit for your teachers’ organization, pedagogy class, or private studio!