Play with Ease, Part II — Your Brain Is Always Playing First

Published 11 days ago • 1 min read

Play with Ease, Part II — A Two-Part Guitar Masterclass Series

Dear Reader,

Have you ever noticed how one single thought can instantly tighten your hands — even if your technique is solid and well-trained?

Here’s a fascinating fact:
🧠 The brain activates muscle patterns before conscious movement begins.
That means your mental state doesn’t just influence playing — it decides how your muscles behave.

This is exactly what we explore in Play with Ease Masterclass – Part 2: Mind, Brain, Psychology:

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Play with Ease Masterclass Part 2 - Mind, Brain, Psychology

This masterclass reveals how mental patterns directly shape muscle behavior. One thought can instantly destroy ease and... Read more

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In Part 1, we worked deeply with the body. Please watch the recording here, if you missed that masterclass.
In Part 2, we go further — into how the brain learns movement, how stress reshapes muscle coordination, and why psychological habits can either support ease or quietly sabotage it.

You’ll discover:

How the brain creates — or blocks — physical ease
Why mental pressure instantly changes muscle coordination
How to prevent stress from undoing your technical work
How to build stable focus and confidence while playing
How to strengthen the connection between mind, body, and musical expression

📅 February 7th, 2026
🕕 6:00 p.m. CET
⏱ 75 minutes
🎥 Live on Zoom · Recording included
🎶 With Tatyana Ryzhkova & Valeria Galimova
✨ Practical, embodied exercises — not theory alone

If ease and control sometimes disappear even though you’ve practiced well — this masterclass is for you.

Your brain can become your most reliable musical partner.
Let’s teach it how - join us here.

Warmly,
Tatyana

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