PLAYING THE VIOLIN SHOULDN'T GIVE YOU GRIEF!!

STOP wasting time and energy practicing the wrong things!

Maybe you can relate to some of the following:

• You practice hard, but your technique is unreliable
• It's hard to relax while playing, and holding your instrument can be uncomfortable - or even painful
• Negative thinking, performance anxiety, and lack of confidence prevent you from enjoying your music
• And maybe you feel like this too... It's hard to be musically expressive when technical limitations keep getting in your way!

You CAN Play the Violin or Viola with Relaxed Technique and Beautiful Expression!

When you let go of excess muscular tension and negative thinking, music can flow naturally from your heart!

IMAGINE BEING ABLE TO...

Hi, I'm Jennifer Roig-Francoli, The Mind-Body Violinist

Virtuoso Violinist, Certified Alexander Technique Teacher, and
Founder of The Art of Freedom® for Musicians

'WAKE UP! TO VIOLINEASE' WAS CREATED OUT OF DECADES OF EXPERIENCE WORKING WITH STRUGGLING MUSICIANS

I've spent 40 decades as a professional violinist, seeing musicians around me striving to make great music, yet not being able to tap into the natural ease of great music-making from the heart.

Over the last 10 years as an Alexander Technique teacher, I've made it my mission to help musicians learn how to let go of excess tension and negativity, so they can turn the energy of hard work into creative flow and joy.

What I've realized is this: too many people believe that being a musician is hard work!

We live in a culture of "no pain, no gain", fierce competition, and a musical world that encourages perfectionism and intense concentration on specific techniques over natural movement, flow, and well-being.

'WAKE UP! TO VIOLINEASE' IS AN 8-WEEK PROGRAM THAT WILL HELP YOU TRANSFORM YOUR EXCESS TENSION INTO A GORGEOUS SOUND!

For 8 weeks, I will guide you to clarify your goals, harness your musical passion, and learn the essential mind-body skills you need for natural and effortless violin playing.

This program is structured in the best way possible to give you a solid foundation in the principles of the Alexander Technique, so you can finally stop over-doing and struggling with your instrument - for good.

Are you ready to learn how to let go of your excess tension and step into creative flow?

Let's take a look at what's included at each step of the process:

HERE'S WHAT YOU'LL COVER IN EACH OF THE 8 WEEKS:

• 6 Live interactive classes / Classes begin May 22 (Class A) and May 24 (Class B)
• Access to all class recordings (no need to worry if you have to miss a class!)
• 2 Live "Community Check-In" Q&A Sessions / June 21, 30
• Private Course Website with PDF materials, worksheets, videos, and more
• Weekly Home Action Plan with email reminders
• Private community: membership in a great community of violinists/violists through facebook
• After registration, you will choose either Class A (Tuesdays 12:00pm EDT) or Class B (Thursdays 7:00pm EDT) / No classes on June 19, 26, 28

Each 60 min. Live class includes:

• Clear presentation of key concepts
• Skills to learn and common mistakes to avoid as a violinist/violist
• Home Action Plan: Prioritize YOU! (HAPPY)
  Your detailed Home Action Plan for the week includes 15 min. of daily practice 
• Extra time for Q&A after each class, up to 30 minutes

Note: This course is a pre-requisite and companion course for Jennifer's ongoing membership program for violinists/violists, Alexander Violin: The Art of Freedom for Violinists.

• 6 weeks of double Live classes (Tuesdays AND Thursdays)
• Access to ALL 12 ViolinEase class recordings
• 2 Private 45-min. online lessons with Jennifer ($210 value)
• Active "Un-Performer" priority status for Jennifer's Community-Wide Alexander Technique Masterclass online (have Jennifer teach you directly in the masterclass) 

NEXT COURSE BEGINS SOON...
Email [email protected] to get on the waitlist for details! 

YOU'RE DETERMINED TO PLAY BETTER WITH LESS EFFORT, AND THIS PROGRAM IS GOING TO HELP YOU DO IT.

Everybody has little "Doubt Monsters" inside that want to hold us back and keep us away from what will bring us success. Here are some of the things they might be saying to you, and how I'd respond...

"I don't have enough time to do this program." Actually, this program is going to SAVE you countless hours of wasted time! Your practicing will finally focus on what matters MOST, and you'll be getting more meaningful results FASTER.

"I don't have the money right now." I get this one - I really do - we musicians never feel like we have enough money! But think about the money you could SAVE on private lessons, medical appointments, and therapists, just by learning the self-care and violin/viola skills outlined in this program! This program is an investment in your well-being for the rest of your life.

"I'm just a beginner - I'm not ready for this depth of learning, yet." NO WAY! This is the BEST time to start learning these techniques! You'll be able to undo and prevent bad habits with your instrument before they have a chance to develop. Go for it! All skill levels are welcome in my classes.

"I'm a professional and my schedule is too busy... besides, my habits are too strong and hard to change." NOPE - anybody can change and it doesn't have to be hard. This is all about making things EASIER. All you need is the desire and an open mind, with the curiosity to taste something new. You will NOT regret discovering a whole new angle on something you thought you had pegged! Your music and creativity will breathe new life!

"I'm just too busy - I'd have to miss too many classes." NOT a problem. You won't miss a thing because every class is recorded. You'll also have 24/7 access to the course website, materials, and an amazingly supportive private community on facebook - where you'll also get frequent access to me for extra input when it's convenient for YOU. Your daily Home Action Plan only takes about 5-15 minutes a day (just about as long as you spend daydreaming every day. ;)

• Understand what's preventing you from achieving your dreams with the violin/viola and how you can take charge and turn things around.
• Know exactly what to do every day to improve your technique and your sound, make playing your instrument easier, and have more FUN!
• Be able to STOP wasting time by practicing what actually WORKS, instead of making things harder for yourself!
• Learn the essential components for effortless, pain-free, and stress-free violin playing!
• Belong to an amazing new community of like-hearted violinists and violists who want to see you succeed!

What is the Alexander Technique?

The Alexander Technique is a great way to get better control over how you think and move, so you can do whatever you want to do - better and more easily.

Will I need extra help from an in-person teacher? 

This program will go beyond what most violin/viola teachers will teach you regarding posture, ease of movement, tension/pain relief, and performance anxiety. However, this course will NOT go into teaching specific instrumental techniques beyond violin/viola setup. You will not need a separate Alexander Technique teacher, though you may wish to enhance your learning by taking some private lessons with Jennifer during the course.

Can I take this course if I'm injured?

Yes. In fact, this may be the perfect time for you to learn what this course has to offer. You will not need to play your instrument during this course if you'd rather not - sometimes a break away from your instrument is the best way to heal and undo some of the tension that may be causing problems for you.

Do I need to bring my instrument to the live classes?

No. You will only need your violin/viola for the Setup Studio class and for the Community Masterclass, if you will be playing in the class.