“The whole self — the mind and the body and the spirit, our emotions, our creative artistry — is our primary instrument.”
09. Happiness is a Skill
Jennifer Roig-Francolí
Honored as a “Rising Star” by TIME magazine, Jennifer Roig-Francolí is a prize-winning violinist who has performed all over the world, including Carnegie Hall, and has collaborated with orchestras such as the Pittsburgh Symphony Orchestra and Berlin Symphony Orchestra.
She is also an Alexander Technique teacher, and The Art of Freedom® Coach for musicians and creatives, specializing in helping musicians overcome pain, performance anxiety, and mindset obstacles to achieve artistic success, and is an author of the #1 Amazon Bestseller, “Make Great Music with Ease!”
Episode Themes:
Purpose and meaning — discovering and sustaining a sense of purpose as central to creative life and wellbeing.
Mind–body integration — how thinking, posture, and bodily habits affect performance, pain, and emotion (The Alexander Technique / body mapping).
Artistry as primary instrument — integrating mind, body, spirit, and technical craft
Resources:
Get Jennifer’s book “Make Great Music with Ease!: The Secret to Smarter Practice, Confident Performance, and Living a Happier Life”
Follow Jennifer on Instagram
Learn more about The Alexander Technique
Learn more about The Art of Freedom Technique
Questions for Artists:
What recurring thought or “doubt monster” shows up most often for you, and how can you observe it without judgment?
When have you relied on external help (teachers, hands-on fixes) rather than learning to practice something for yourself? What would empower you to practice more independently?
What creative activity brings you joy and lightness but I’ve been avoiding because it feels “not serious” or risky?
Want to dive deeper into your own personal artistry?
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