experience freedom at your instrument again.
is stress getting in the way of your musical practice?
resonate is the antidote.
connect with your body, cultivate anti-perfectionism, and give space to your unique creativity through meditative improvisation.
in each resonate collection
3-15 minute guided videos integrate seamlessly into your existing practice routine.
the instructor tells you exactly what to play, giving both structure and freedom
meditative techniques are integral to every improvisation
why resonate?
I had just graduated with two masters degrees (piano performance and musicology) in three years. I was burnt out and feeling lost, frustrated, and burdened with classical music’s obsession with hierarchy, perfection, and the myth of genius.
As a beginning piano teacher, I knew that creativity is not innate, but it is born through experimentation, mistakes, and nonjudgmental play. Because these are often de-emphasized in traditional classical music education, so many pianists like me lose confidence in their own creativity.
As I experimented with learning and teaching improvisation to my students, I realized how much it requires vulnerability, awareness in the moment, and a self-forgiving attitude: things I recognized from my meditation practice.
Through trial and error, I blended guided meditation with improvisation and thus, Resonate was born. Resonate seeks to transform your piano practice, not replace it. Using personal creativity, and honoring our own sense of creation and artistry, we can trust ourselves, ground in our bodies, and focus on the joy of music. Ludwig van Beethoven, Thelonious Monk, Yuja Wang, me, YOU— we’re all just people playing around with our instruments, discovering its endless fascinations.
- Grace Odell, founder of Resonate
how does resonate work?
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With each one-time purchase of a collection, you get lifetime access to those ten videos. These guided meditative improvisations can be repeated over and over, and they are designed to adapt to your level and needs. Choose a collection with an instructor and theme that gets you in the right headspace.
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All you need to Resonate is a good pair of headphones or earbuds, your device of choice, internet access, and your instrument. Log in to access your purchased collections and then choose a video to enhance your practice session.
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Each collection features four warm ups, four practice breaks, and two creative inspirations. Pick one or two videos to integrate into each practice session to calm your nervous system, ground in your body, and help you find freedom at your instrument again.
find out which collection is right for you.
imagine if playing your instrument felt like self-care.
Go from holding on to stress in your body and mind to letting it go. Make your time with your instrument rejuvenating, playful, and creatively free.
resonating in music schools across America
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Starting my practice session with a Resonate video changes my whole mindset. By starting out in a calm, creative way, I am more self-forgiving and productive during my practice.
- Amanda B.
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I never really trusted myself to improvise until I tried a Resonate workshop. Now it's an integral part of my artistry!
- Jonathan S.
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Honestly, I didn’t realize how much tension I was carrying while I played. The body awareness techniques have made me more mindful, and my playing feels so much freer now.
- Anna P.