Welcome to The Unpractice Space!
Rediscover your joy of music, without the pain.
In the world of music, perfection is prized—but at what cost? The UnPractice Space is here to challenge the norms of classical music culture. We create a safe, supportive environment for musicians to unravel the physical and emotional toll of years of rigid training, toxic expectations, and unattainable standards.
Why “Unpractice”?
Because growth doesn’t come from pushing through pain—it comes from listening to yourself.
Traditional advice like “fix your posture” or “release tension” only scratches the surface of the deeper issues facing musicians. In The UnPractice Space, we guide you to explore your movement, your mind, and your emotions in a way that builds trust in your body and your intuition. This isn’t about achieving perfection; it’s about finding freedom.
What is The Unpractice Space?
Hosted on Patreon, The Unpractice Space is a sanctuary for musicians seeking relief, renewal, and reconnection with their art. Whether you’re recovering from playing-related injuries, burnout, or simply questioning the pressures of the classical music world, The UnPractice Space offers tools, practices, and a community to help you peel back the layers of perfectionism and rediscover your authentic self.
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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!