Testimonials
“I believe, we as musicians, who need to develop a creative and free mind under the enormous pressure of the daily life itself, this retreat is the greatest gift that we can give to ourselves.”
— Müge, Violinist
“For me Mindful Music Making had been a deep moment of connection. Between me and all the participants, with a magic, open heart atmosphere. And between me and the inner part of myself, facing many fears and gaining awareness about what I could need on my personal way, exploring my human being and who I am, as a person and as a musician”
— Matteo, Cellist
“These days were probably the most intense /beautiful /deep /fulfilling experience of my life as a musician. The quality of listening - to self and others -, the benevolence, the non-judgmental atmosphere really helped me to extend my consciousness of the music inside me.”
— Côme, Cellist
“Apart from getting to know myself better and improving the relationship to my instrument, I connected with amazing and inspiring musicians. Even though we are all so different, we are also facing similar struggles everyday. The peaceful atmosphere Alina, Susanne and Leonie created in their retreat made me discover a calmness in myself I didn't even know existed. I am very grateful for this experience and strongly recommend the Mindful Music Retreat to any musician, not just classical!”
— Pauline, Violinist
“There are many things I could write about the Mindful Music Making retreat I participated but to make it short and powerful: it has changed the way I view my every day life, the way I practice, the way I pretty much experience my own existence as a whole being daily.”
— Tuulia, Violinist
“Alina, Susanne, Leonie, what you transmit is pure gold!”
— Eva, Violinist
“The whole retreat was life changing for me and my playing changed after this retreat so much!Not just learning music from great musician as Alina Pogostkina, there were so much more what I didn’t find in any other music masterclasses until now.”
— Tjaša, Violinist