
Features of the Program
- Development of Deep Listening, Mindfulness & Creativity
- Systematic Method of Music Improvisation
- Personalized Training with Expert Mentors
- Access to a Global Community & Online Mentoring Calls
- Spontaneous Composition & Homeplay Assignments
- Music, Movement & Creative Play Creating Numinous Experiences
- Certificate Earned upon Completion of Each Level

Key Benefits
For Musicians
- Develops ear-based music making
- Teaches improvisation techniques
- Enhances performance skills
- Reduces performance anxiety
For Teachers
- Teaches innovation and creativity
- Encourages self-expression
- Promotes pattern recognition
- Boosts brain function and connectivity
For Therapists and Wellness Practioners
- Enhances communication
- Develops mindfulness
- Helps reduce self-criticism and judgment
- Reinforces listening
Click to Learn About Each Level
In the Improviser Level, learn about Music for People’s philosophy and techniques while attending three of the Adventures in Improvisation workshops and completing the homeplay and facilitation assignments for this level.
Use these techniques along with your own practices to go deeper into your personal musical process. It is a year for working on your own musicianship, starting to develop your leadership style and getting acquainted with and integrated into the MfP community.
We expect that someone who completes this level will be able to provide a basic level of musicianship, improvisation, performance and facilitation of groups of improvisors. This would include “homeplay” recordings, informal improvised performances and community music-making experiences.
Improviser Requirements:
- Attend 2 of 3 of the Adventures in Improvisation workshops.
- Attend the online mentoring sessions occurring twice a month.
- Demonstrate basic proficiency in utilizing MfP activities/structures in their playing.
- Demonstrate proficiency in leading basic MfP activities for small groups, informal gatherings and/or with private students.
- Deliver one informal MfP gathering and/or performance.
- Complete the Homeplay assignments for each module:
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Module 1: Core MfP Skills
Module 2: Rhythmic Explorations
Module 3: Forms and Harmonic Explorations
Program Faciliators
Read more about the program staff and facilitators.

Mary Knysh
Program Director
Program Director

Dr. David Rudge
Musicianship Program
Musicianship Program

Dr. Irene Feher
Regional MLP Trainer-Montréal
Regional MLP Trainer-Montréal

Alina Plourde
Regional MLP Trainer-Syracuse
Regional MLP Trainer-Syracuse
What Our Graduates Say

“Music for People opened doors for me that I never thought were possible. Best of all, I connected with a fantastic community of creative and supportive artists.”
- Stuart Fuchs
- Stuart Fuchs
Founder: Ukulele Zen
Performer Touring with Babik and Snatam Kaur
Website: stufuchs.com
Performer Touring with Babik and Snatam Kaur
Website: stufuchs.com

“This program is for anybody who is eager to find their own music- whether they have never played a note or if they have a PhD in music.”
- Thomasina Levy
- Thomasina Levy
Award-winning Singer, Poet and Performer
Hearts of Space Recording Artist
Website: thomasinalevy.com
Hearts of Space Recording Artist
Website: thomasinalevy.com

"Music for People philosophy, techniques, and facilitation have become core in my life; leading hundreds of Native American flute workshops and retreats around the world.”
- Clint Goss, Ph.D.
- Clint Goss, Ph.D.
Founder: Flutopedia.com, FluteCast videos
Author: The Native Flute Handbook
Websites: Flutopedia.com, FluteCast.com, NativeFluteHandbook.com
Author: The Native Flute Handbook
Websites: Flutopedia.com, FluteCast.com, NativeFluteHandbook.com

“I learned how to give myself the time and space to listen, breathe, and create. I feel more inspired, energized and present in my music, work, and life.”
- Irene Feher, D.Mus.
- Irene Feher, D.Mus.
Voice Teacher at Concordia University
Founder: Living Your Music
Website: livingyourmusic.com
Founder: Living Your Music
Website: livingyourmusic.com

“I am so grateful for Music For People, as this has offered me a pathway to discovering my true musical self.”
- Neil Tatar
- Neil Tatar
Award-winning Composer and Guitarist
Imaginary Road Studios Recording Artist
Website: neiltatar.com
Imaginary Road Studios Recording Artist
Website: neiltatar.com