"Inserting Conscious Listening into my previous way of listening felt like night and day." - Tobias U.
"I had such an amazing time yesterday and there's been this wonderful residual effect of listening deeper and seeing more of the colors in the world." - Lisa C.
"Hsing-ay took my appreciation of the classics to another level! I learned much. As always, Hsing-ay's playing and her body of knowledge are unsurpassed!" - Francisco G.
" Hsing-ay's Conscious Listening™ class is personal, intimate. It's not academic. Listening to music has become a new adventure! I have learned how to focus on each element, hearing its role in the composer’s creativity, feeling what surprises and fascinates me. Our class has a great vibe. We share and compare experiences." - Dan M.
" I love learning about the music - it makes huge difference to see and hear her play live on the piano, explaining different parts and then putting it all together. I get so much more out of the performance." - Wendy B.
"Conscious Listening™ is about how we relate to music, how it is meaningful and expressive to me. This week I NOTICED music on the street - all the other noise faded into the background." - K. , participant
"I love how you pull in different ideas, memories, stories, impressions, and layers of meaning."
-Loretta, a listener and a visual artist
"These are wonderful tools to offer your listeners, not only to enhance their experience of music but also to help them have an experience of themselves that is more vibrant and whole.
"When you invite people to join you in taking time to breathe with mindfulness, you are helping them get back into their body, which also helps them be more receptive to experiencing music with more curiosity and wonder. And in turn, that helps them remember who they are in this deeper, more “whole” way.
When you invite people to imagine a story line or to get in touch with a feeling that a particular piece of music evokes for them, you are giving them an opportunity to dwell for just a little while in that part of themselves that is deeper than just the pragmatic, “thinking” part. " - Robin, presenter
"Spending time in your [webinars] helps me to be centered, intentional, and elegant." - Lilly, international business woman
"I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed YOU - and your course! How grateful I am that I have participated with you! You really are a delightful, engaging teacher!" - Lynn, counselor
"Fascinating and engaging: creative programming, generous sharing of skills /colors /philosophic communications, all done with your unique & graceful style, always growing from your experiences, visionary performances; wow!!" - Tamara, concert pianist
"Thank you Hsing-ay. It's been marvelous! I feel refreshed after your lessons; I can't believe how much I've learned. I've been applying your teachings to my students and it is fascinating how even the very young are eager to pay attention to detail, and how fast they can learn from the very start to play 'meaningfully', no matter how simple the music is. I feel motivated to practice and work on new pieces. Thanks!" AN
“Thanks for a superb class! You made it very interesting by your upbeat personality and obvious piano excellence… "
"You helped rekindle my passion for teaching - thank you! Your approach is helping me know how to put difficult concepts into words. I also like how you ask questions and let people try to put their thoughts into words- it is one of the most effective ways of teaching."
"You have a very thoughtful approach that has something for all levels of experience."
"I’m sure that lots of teachers will be referring to your handout when they return to their studios after this conference."
