What is musical freedom?
Freedom is the ultimate goal of an artist, certainly of every performer, in fact, the human spirit in general. Freedom is a feeling of safety, possibility, and belonging. But in music what is it that we can belong to? Where is the safety, the possibility in our performances and improvisations?
Training the mind to first locate the gateway to freedom, and then practicing its access at home is the beginning of a thrilling creative journey.
What does musical freedom feel like?
Finding joy in your practice
Reaching new and unprecedented levels of fulfillment
A creative reboot using new strategies
“The artist must forget the audience, forget the critics, forget the technique, forget everything but love for the music.”
- Mstislav Rostropovich
Fear, as manifested in performance anxiety and creative blocks, is the number one hurdle to musical flow and can be addressed at its core level. Our beautiful minds – so capable of judging and analyzing – need the creative calm and confidence from a deeper source: the heart.
Our practice is informed
by discovery
Through our courses and conversations, Eugene explores themes of musical freedom, innovation, and creative strategies, drawing on wisdom from musical masters and personal reflections that bridge the gap between structured learning and free, expressive play.
Courses
Explore courses designed to deepen your expression and stylistic range. Each course is a step toward achieving the freedom that integrates your skills with a new connection to your instrument.
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The collective learning process is rich. Our participants are artists and gifted students with important insights that reveal new facets and applications of the strategies we explore.
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Learn, absorb, and repeat at your own rhythm with courses that escort you to new musical comfort and possibilities.
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You’re welcome!
Office Hours
Engage in one-on-one sessions with Eugene, where you’ll explore musical freedom through personalized guidance tailored to further your artistic goals and reveal new possibilities.
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It all begins with a thought: “I can communicate more fully,” or “I want to feel more trust in my concert preparations,” or “I want to explore my instrument a new way.”
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I’m ready to be guided into new musical territory.
Retreats & Residencies
Join our retreats to immerse yourself in environments that nurture not just technical skills, but the soul of the musician. Discover spaces where freedom and creativity intersect with new tools, self acceptance, and deep listening.
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Join us for a life-changing experience of community, joy, and creativity in a stunning natural environment.
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3-day experiences in rural New Hampshire at the home of Eugene Friesen and Liz Rogers. The residency includes six hours of one-on-one time with Eugene, plus all meals and lodging in guest quarters with private bath. Our home is located near Walpole, New Hampshire with immediate access to trails and other outdoor possibilities.
“A spa for your musicianship as well as your mind and soul.”
Jeff O’Neill
“Oh, I see how this works. Yesterday you couldn't get me to play a solo, and today you can't get me to stop!”
Janet Haarvig
“What you have presented is so flexible and deep; ways to think about problems, rather than just stuff to do.”
Channing Lee
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