Mindfulness in Playing and Listening

Name: Mindfulness in Playing and Listening
Start: 2026-09-11T20:00:00+00:00
End: 2026-09-11T22:00:00+00:00
Location: Splendor Amsterdam

Discover how mindfulness exercises work in practice during this workshop. Do you notice wandering thoughts while playing or listening to music? This workshop offers insight into dealing with unwanted thoughts. Simple techniques from the 8-week MBSR training help both musicians and people experiencing stress. The workshop at Splendor is in English, but questions and discussion can also be in Dutch.

Mindfulness in Playing and Listening

Dates

Fri 11 Sep20:00 - 22:00

Location

Splendor Amsterdam, Nieuwe Uilenburgerstraat 116, 1011 LX Amsterdam

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Mental aspects for musicians

Peter Prommel has been delving into the mental aspects experienced by musicians for years. He shares his knowledge on this subject and writes about it. During this lecture, he explains the key principles of his Mindfulness-Based Stress Reduction (MBSR) and Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) courses. He developed these courses for the Amsterdam Conservatory under the title 'Mindful Practice' .

Insight into the brain and nervous system

Peter Prommel also provides a brief introduction to two influential theories regarding the response of the brain and nervous system to challenges and stress. These are Paul Gilbert's evolutionary model of the three cooperating emotion regulation systems and Stephen Porges' Polyvagal Theory . In addition, Peter presents his own practical model: Awareness of the Three-Part Body . This is a method that is directly applicable on stage.

Practical exercises for daily life

The lecture concludes with a series of simple, easy-to-remember exercises. You practice these in daily life and apply them immediately before and during stressful moments or performances. These exercises contribute to greater calm and focus.

Mindfulness in Playing and Listening