Sohum Services
Mindful guidance for music making and creating
In Person or Online
The Sohum approach may be useful to artists hoping to bring more awareness to their craft, allow for productive creativity, and/or address performance anxiety. Sessions are offered to instrumentalist, vocalists, groups, artists, writers, composers, music leaders, and conductors.
You may expect Sohum sessions to address at least one or more of the following:
balancing music expression with emotions
anxiety reducing tools for performance
positive self-talk
coping with distractions
meta-awareness while performing
promoting transcendent music experiences or altered states of consciousness such as flow (Csikszentmihalyi, 2014)
effective collaboration
cultivating compassion for artistic action
augmenting and clarifying your creative vision
following through the creative process- visualizing, addressing self-doubt, accepting, planning, communicating, collaborating, and sharing
Rates are based on your personal service plan discussed during an initial consultation.
Please see Contact Us for information regarding rates.
Voice Lessons
In Person or Online
Voice lessons using vocal and mindfulness researched pedagogy techniques are available for beginning and experienced singers.
You may expect voice lessons to address at least one or more of the following:
vocal technique for improving intonation and musicianship skills
focused awareness on the physical attributes of singing
balancing challenge with skill
balancing expression and emotions
positive self-talk
coping with distractions
meta-awareness while singing
anxiety reducing tools for performance
Rates are based on your personal service plan discussed during an initial consultation.
Please Contact Us for information regarding rates.
Retreat
A getaway to focus on refining your craft in a meaningful, productive way may be exactly what you need! A private apartment with a queen size bedroom, a full kitchen, bathroom, and laundry room is available on the studio property. Sleeping space is available for up to 4 guests. Gift yourself with a mini-retreat to fully immerse in a personal music experience. The property is located in an open-minded community with benefits typical of a university town. The Pennsylvania State University always has inspiring events and opportunities with only a short, 6-minute drive. Come see why they call the heart of Pennsylvania Happy Valley! Fresh air and public woodlands are abundant! The community caters to hikers and bikers. It is a perfect area to escape, reflect, contemplate, and apply mindfulness to your artistry.
See Retreat Services for options and what you might expect during your retreat.