Burnout. Hiatuses. Quitting.

So many of us trained to be professional musicians. We pursued it because we loved it. And so many of us have been forced to leave our profession for one reason or another: Injury; Seeking more stable financial situations; A world-wide pandemic that meant you pivoted careers; Crappy gigs; Not feeling that you could be yourself; Abusive colleagues, teachers, organizations. Maybe because you just couldn’t stand the system anymore. Whatever your reason, you’re not alone. This is far too common a story.

Now what to do? You feel the urge to play, but don’t know where to begin. All you know is how you learned your instrument as a kid and that is not something you want to repeat.

Introducing The Unpractice Experiment!

Come join me for a 6-week experiment, where we dive into more optimal (and fun) ways to learn and unlearn, relax perfectionism, and embrace our uniqueness.

6 weeks | 6 themes

Here’s what’s included

  • Prompts to get you thinking about Play, Curiosity, MIG, Rest, Integration, and Love!

  • Movement lessons to integrate your thinking with how you’re feeling and moving.

  • Starting with a group warm-up followed by individual practice time, scheduled group chat/rest time, and reflection + group cool down.

  • Check-in calls for you to share, ask questions, find clarity on what you’re experiencing.

It all begins January 1, 2023

Group Sessions are on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 1-3pm Pacific Time

The Unpractice Experiment

Meet Your Unstructor

Rachel White Galvin

Mom - Musician - Movement Teacher - Coach - Athlete - Galvinizer

Growing up, I tried my hardest to fit in. I adhered to perfectionist philosophies to the point of illness and injury. When I finished my doctorate in music performance, I knew that I no longer enjoyed academia. I had pushed so hard to be what I thought was expected that I just couldn’t keep it up any longer. Then I started my Feldenkrais Method teacher training and experienced for the first time what it felt like to be encouraged to do things my own way. To embrace my uniqueness. Then I had my first child. Through the process of pregnancy and birth I felt the bonds of toxic perfectionism loosening. After he was born, we started down the path of what would be considered the American standard of child rearing, but it didn’t feel right. Though the pandemic has been a horrifying experience, I appreciate that it allowed me to really rethink how I wanted to raise my children. I wanted to be near them. I wanted to foster their own uniqueness. I started learning about unschooling.

Now with birth of my second child, I feel confident in the path we have chosen. I have found that the more I encourage my children in their own interests, the more I’m encouraged to be myself. I want to share this with you. My mission is to provide people with the environment they need to encourage their playfulness, curiosity, and joy. I hope you’ll join me!

The Unpractice Experiment