My name is Evan and I am a musician who plays mostly jazz. I play the saxophone, flute, clarinet and piano.
When I first started, my goal was simply to get over a “dark period” that I was going through where I couldn’t feel any happiness. It really felt like there was a black cloud over me and I just couldn’t get out of that mind-set no matter what I tried to do that had always seemed to work before.
My mentality changed relatively quickly and the clouds moved away bringing sunshine and smiles. There was a surprise when this happened. Playing music became much easier. I was able to change and grow musically and as a result I am a better musician now.
After my very first meditation session I went directly to a performance. I could tell that something in my mind was different that night. I was able to play easier, freer, and without so many thoughts running around simultaneously as I played. It was a slight difference but it was very noticeable for me. I actually HAD FUN.
I continued on month after month with the goal of wanting to grow as a person, and clear out the mental blocks, and issues that I had been holding onto my whole life. This allowed me to just free up everything in my mind. So as I went on playing show after show, I could feel the effects.
That’s the place that I find myself in every day. It is so gratifying and enjoyable. My saxophone seems to be playing by itself sometimes. I can actually enjoy my sound and musical ideas as they are coming out of the horn. I can simultaneously listen to myself play. Before I meditated I was stuck in a self-deprecating and analysis of my playing and constantly chastising myself. But it changed gradually to enjoyment.
Now I feel grateful to the Universe for putting me into a position to play music and make people happy. My heart is filled with joy and gratitude while I am playing.
Musicians are very sensitive to vibes, feelings, and our struggle to tap into our creativity. We need to be free and clear when we pick up our instruments. It is too difficult to play and perform when we have anxiety, depression, fear, what have you.
This meditation allows us to be better creators, performers, composers, etc. Above all it will enable us to be better people for the world.
Thank you very much!
