Mind. Body. Music! — A 5-Day Online Immersion for Musicians
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MBMS Presents…

Mind.
Body.
Music!

A 5-Day Online Immersion for Musicians

Classes on Integrative Alexander Technique, practicing, performing, breathing, pain, musicianship and more.

Open to all musicians: instrumentalists, vocalists, teachers and directors.

Aug 3–7, 2026 8 classes $95 Live + replays

“Probably the best seminar I have ever attended in 50 years of my career.”Joana M., harpist & teacher · 2025 Healthy String Playing Summit

Dear Fellow Musician,

Peter Jacobson here, founder of Mind Body Music School.

I’m excited to invite you to join me for this 5-day online immersion the first week of August.

In this immersion you’ll learn essential mind-body skills and practices to help you experience more joy, comfort and freedom in your music making.

The main event is a two-part introduction to Integrative Alexander Technique for Musicians. In addition, there are six special topic classes on practicing, performing, breathing, pain recovery, musicianship and regulating your nervous system.

These classes are open to all musicians, instrumentalists and vocalists alike. Teachers and directors who want to learn and share this work are warmly welcome too.

These 5 days will give you a taste of the kind of work we do in MBMS. And also serve as a preview of the next cohort of the Prelude Certification Program starting in September. (Your immersion tuition can be applied as a credit towards that program.)

Let me tell you more about each class.

The Schedule

Five days, eight classes, a feast of learning

Attend live. Watch on replay. Or do a combination of both.

Monday, August 3
60 min
The “Safe Enough” Self
Mon Aug 3 · 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET
We open the week by exploring and embodying seven practices for the nervous system: centering, breathing, listening, choosing, coordinating, resting and integrating. Each practice is designed to create a felt sense of safety in your whole self.
60 min
The Mystery & Mastery of the Breath
Mon Aug 3 · 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
Whether or not you make sound with air, breathing is an essential aspect of music making (and life!). In this class, you’ll learn the basic physical design of the respiratory system, how it relates to your upright support system, along with several practical and portable breathing practices: the silent la, the whispered ah and the coordinated sigh.
Tuesday, August 4
90 min · offered twice
Integrative Alexander Technique for Musicians — Part 1
Tue Aug 4 · 10:00 AM CT  |  1:00 PM CT
In Part 1 of this two-part series, you’ll learn how to begin applying the core Alexander principles to practicing and performing music. The main ideas we’ll explore are whole-body support (including balanced standing and sitting) and basic human anatomy (including the three magic joints). We’ll also do a brief overview of the history of AT across its 125+ years. Attend whichever session fits your schedule.
Wednesday, August 5
60 min
Practicing Joy
Wed Aug 5 · 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET
What if joy isn’t the prize for realizing your potential, but the pathway there? Drawing on our recent 30-day Practicing Joy experiment, you’ll learn field-tested strategies that will bring a spirit of “serious play” into your practice sessions.
60 min
Performing Freedom
Wed Aug 5 · 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
In this class, you’ll learn how to use the six lenses of performance (physical, mental, emotional, musical, social and spiritual) to improve the quality of your performing experience. You’ll leave the class with the outline of a performance plan and proven ways to effectively work with performing nerves.
Thursday, August 6
90 min · offered twice
Integrative Alexander Technique for Musicians — Part 2
Thu Aug 6 · 10:00 AM CT  |  1:00 PM CT
In the second part of this series you’ll continue to learn how to integrate the Alexander process into your music work. We’ll explore constructive thinking and planning, arms & hands anatomy, and deepen into the concepts from Part 1. Attend whichever session fits your schedule.
Friday, August 7
60 min
Pain Recovery & Injury Prevention
Fri Aug 7 · 10:00 AM CT / 11:00 AM ET
Drawing on modern pain science and Integrative Alexander Technique, this class will offer embodied pathways out of chronic pain, and practical ways to prevent injuries in the first place. You’ll leave understanding more about the nature of pain, why it persists and what you can actually do to change it.
60 min
Whole Body Musicianship
Fri Aug 7 · 1:00 PM CT / 2:00 PM ET
In our final class of the week, we’ll look at rhythm and pitch through a somatic lens, drawing on the work of Marianne Ploger, F.M. Alexander and Marjory Barstow. We’ll start with rhythm, exploring the division of the beat through movement and voice. Then we’ll look at pitch, using drones to hear and feel intervals. We’ll close with a joyful improvisation practice, a fitting end to our week.

“Alexander Technique seems like a missing piece for learning how to get out of our own way, and help the nervous system work for us, instead of against us.”

Sam Z., vocalist · In-Person Workshop

A few things to know…

  • You can attend classes in real time, watch them on replays afterward, or do a combination of both.
  • All classes are recorded and available to stream through December 31st, 2026.
  • Your tuition includes access to a private community forum and a class schedule where you can RSVP and get email reminders.
Your Teacher

Peter Jacobson

All eight classes will be taught by MBMS founder and director Peter Jacobson. Peter is a conservatory-trained conductor, an award-winning music educator and has been a student of the Alexander Technique for 25 years (and teaching it for 12). He founded Mind Body Music School in 2014, and it is one of the only music schools in the world specializing in Integrative Alexander Technique. You can read more about Peter here.

“There were immediate, instantaneous takeaways. I have already recommended this workshop to several of my musician friends.”

Rachel G., vocalist · In-Person Workshop

“The sessions were engaging, fun and informative, and the presenters all seemed totally invested and absolutely accessible. A wonderful experience!”

Margaret C., violinist & violist · 2025 Healthy String Playing Summit
Questions

You might be wondering…

What is this event?+

A 5-day online immersion for musicians in the Alexander Technique and special topics like practicing, performing, breathing and more. It’s a standalone learning event as well as a preview of the upcoming Prelude Certification Program.

Who is it for?+

It’s open to all musicians: instrumentalists, vocalists, teachers and directors, at any level and in any style.

What happens after I register?+

You will receive a welcome email (check your spam if you don’t see it in 10 minutes), which will direct you to the members’ area containing the forum, master class schedule and resources. Replays are posted there too, and stay available through December 31, 2026.

What if I can’t make the live sessions?+

Every class is recorded. Replays are available in the community forum and you can stream them through December 31st, 2026. Attend what you can live, catch the rest whenever it suits you.

Do I need any prior experience with the Alexander Technique?+

Not at all! The immersion is for new and experienced Alexander students alike.

What if I want to learn more after this?+

Your immersion tuition can be applied as a credit towards the Prelude Certification Program starting in September (by application only).

Do you offer professional development hours for this event?+

We don’t officially offer PD hours through our school. However, we will provide official documentation of hours.

$95
Full 5-day immersion · all 8 classes
Registration Closed

Registration closed on August 2, 2026.