Optimal Artist Intensive, 7-11 August 2017 in Boston, MA

Read the full program description here.

*Scholarships and limited spaces will be reserved on a sliding scale for those in need. Please inquire.

If you’re Canadian and the dollar exchange is killing you, talk to me.

7 August 10:00 am Beginning of session
11 August 5:00 pm End of session

Registration: CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Location: The sessions will be held at the very beautiful Old South Church in Copley Square, in the heart of Boston. Click here, and scroll down to the photos of Mary Norton Hall and Guild Room.

Accommodation: Dormitory housing will be available at Lesley University in nearby Cambridge; please see rates and inquire here, and mention Master Performing when inquiring. If you are coming alone and would like to be paired with someone as a room-mate, let me know and I’ll do what I can.

“Very well planned and presented.”

-Musician
" ...concise, informative and entertaining... displayed a great depth of knowledge both from the perspective of a performer and someone who clearly understands the physical and psychological effects of performance anxiety on a musician. The students came away armed with knowledge that will help them better understand and cope with performance anxiety. Bravo!"

-David Wiffen, Saxophonist and Instructor; Laurier University
“Craft. Ever since taking these workshops, I think that every time I practice. My craft.

No 75% Club for me!”

-Performance Artist
“Mind blowing. Best… workshop on understanding the mind I have ever done… I am not a woowoo hocus pocus person.”

-Professional Musician
"(The) course sold out very quickly and the attendees praised your teaching skills and in-depth interactions with the class. I would certainly recommend you as an instructor and FTM would be delighted to program your course again in the future — Thank you again for all of your excellent work."

-Adam Smoluk, Program Manager; Film Training Manitoba
"Lisa is Relevant!"

-Physiology of Stage Fright participant
“…knowledge and guidance in steering me forward to my own destiny was freakin’ fantastic.... (Lisa) knows her STUFF.”

-Professional Musician
"Very thorough. Nothing is off limits."

-Physiology of Stage Fright participant
"Lisa's explanation of the physical manifestations of the "fight or flight" syndrome… was exceptionally well detailed. Laurier students have said that this was the best and most detailed discussion of this topic that they have heard to date."

Amy Hamilton, Professor of Flute and Coordinator of Winds, Brass, Percussion; Laurier University
“Fantastic. Thank you so much. You gave me hope.”

-Young Musician
"Great tools to put to use."

-Physiology of Stage Fright participant
“Where were you 20 years ago when I really needed this? My career would have been quite different..."

-Professional Musician
“It was such a relief to learn that with all my anxiety about performing, I was not alone.”

-Professional Actor (Film/TV)
"Beautifully clear."

-Physiology of Stage Fright participant
“Great anecdotes, tips, charts, and facts. Pretty much everything!”

-Musician
“…knowledgeable, passionate, interesting…and valuable.”

-Young Musician
"Engrossing, informative workshop. Left me wanting to know more."

-Physiology of Stage Fright participant
“Knowledgeable… passionate… I found this very valuable.”

-Young musician
“My auditions have a new sense of focus now.”

-Professional Actor (stage/commercial)
“Very interesting and helpful.”

-Young Musician