Workshops & Coaching

Music as a tool for focus, growth, and expressive skill.

These programs use rhythm, listening, and intentional musical practice to strengthen your mind and your musicianship — whether you’re building confidence on bass or engaging the brain in a refreshing, grounded way.

Below are the two primary offerings designed to help you grow:

Brain Beats — a music-based workshop for cognitive health, focus, and mental clarity.
4-Week Bass Intensive — a one-on-one program for learning bass and elevating your playing.

Learn more about each below and take the next step with a short intro call.

While the workshops below are delivered one-on-one, participants also have the opportunity to join a music-based community and optional group workshops, including Music Mondays.

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Music Brain and Body Beats 4 Week Workshop

Brain Beats is a four-week guided workshop that uses music as a practical and accessible tool to support cognitive health, focus, and overall mental wellbeing. Built on the natural connection between rhythm, listening, and the brain, this experience is designed to engage the mind in a way that feels calming, grounding, and deeply human.

Using a naturally rhythmic musical instrument alongside intentional listening practices, the workshop activates the brain in a way that feels intuitive rather than instructional.

Rather than traditional “brain training” or performance-based music instruction, Brain Beats focuses on how music organizes attention, regulates the nervous system, and strengthens the way we process information. Through simple rhythm exercises, guided listening, and intentional participation, participants activate multiple areas of the brain at once—supporting memory, coordination, emotional regulation, and mental flexibility.

No musical background is required. Exercises are designed to be approachable, low-pressure, and effective, making this workshop ideal for anyone interested in staying mentally sharp, reducing stress, or reconnecting with a sense of presence and focus.

What makes Brain Beats different

Brain Beats is not about learning an instrument, memorizing theory, or performing. It’s about engagement—showing up, listening deeply, and participating in a way that challenges the brain while also creating calm.

Drawing from over 25 years of professional experience in music, performance, and education, the workshop blends real-world musical insight with evidence-based principles of cognitive engagement. Each session builds on the last, creating a rhythm of consistency that allows the brain to adapt, strengthen, and reset over time.

Participants often notice:

Improved focus and attention
A greater sense of calm and mental clarity
Stronger listening and awareness
Renewed creative energy and engagement

Who this workshop is for

Brain Beats is designed for adults of all backgrounds, including:

Individuals looking to keep their mind sharp and engaged
Professionals seeking a reset from constant mental noise
Creatives wanting to reconnect with focus and flow
Anyone interested in using music as a tool for mental wellbeing

This workshop is especially valuable for those who want something engaging and meaningful, without screens, apps, or passive learning.

The Experience

Sessions are guided, interactive, and intentionally paced. Participants are invited to slow down, listen, and engage with rhythm and sound in a way that supports both mental stimulation and nervous system regulation.

The goal is simple: to leave each session feeling clearer, more focused, and more connected—both mentally and emotionally.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

The best way to see if the 4-Week Bass Intensive is right for you is a short Zoom conversation.

You can reach me in one of the following ways:

Email: davidfmusic@gmail.com
Contact Form: Please include a brief note about what you’re reaching out about so I can respond appropriately.

👉 Schedule a Brain Beats Intro Call

Learn the Instrument That Holds the Music Together

The bass is one of the most powerful and essential instruments in any ensemble. It connects rhythm to harmony, anchors the band, and shapes how music feels—not just how it sounds. When the bass is strong, everything works. When it’s not, nothing does.

The 4-Week Bass Intensive is a focused, guided workshop designed for beginners and intermediate players who want to learn the bass properly, build confidence, and elevate their playing—whether you’re picking up the instrument for the first time or ready to move beyond the basics.

This workshop goes beyond learning notes. It teaches you how bass actually functions in music, how to listen, how to lock in, and how to play with intention.

All you need is a bass to play and practice with. No prior experience is necessary.

What You’ll Learn Over 4 Weeks

This intensive is built around the real role of the bass—not flash, not overplaying, but clarity, control, and musical awareness.

You’ll work on:

Core bass fundamentals: technique, timing, tone, and groove
Understanding the role of bass inside a band or musical setting
How to lock in with rhythm and support the music
Developing strong time, feel, and consistency
Playing with confidence instead of hesitation

Each week builds on the last, creating momentum and musical understanding that sticks.

Why Bass Players Are Always in Demand

Great bass players are rare—not because bass is complicated, but because it requires listening, discipline, and restraint. Bass players don’t just play notes; they hold the music together.

This workshop is designed to help you develop exactly those skills:

Strong internal time
Musical awareness
The ability to support rather than compete
Confidence in your role

These are the qualities that separate casual players from musicians people actually want to play with.

Who This Workshop Is For

The 4-Week Bass Intensive is ideal for:

Complete beginners who want a solid foundation
Guitarists or musicians transitioning to bass
Intermediate players who feel stuck or inconsistent
Anyone who wants to understand music from the inside out

You don’t need to read music or have prior training—just a bass, curiosity, and a willingness to show up consistently.

The Experience

Sessions are structured, supportive, and intentionally paced. You’ll be guided through exercises, concepts, and real-world musical applications that help you improve quickly—without overwhelm.

This is not about showing off. It’s about becoming solid, reliable, and musical.

Ready to Take the Next Step?

The best way to see if the 4-Week Bass Intensive is right for you is a short Zoom conversation.

You can reach me in one of the following ways:

Email: davidfmusic@gmail.com
Contact Form: Please include a brief note about what you’re reaching out about so I can respond appropriately.

👉 Schedule a Bass Intensive Intro Call