Struggling with Tension, Pain, or Stage Fright?
Don’t let tension, pain, overuse injuries, or stage fright stand in the way of your music.
This six-week online program will reduce your tension, pain, and stage fright by 80-90% so you can achieve comfort, confidence, and peak performance as a musician!
Free your mind
Relax your body
Play with soul
Hi! I’m Joseph Arnold, violinist, Alexander Technique teacher, and coach of the Get Back to Playing Freely program.
What you’ll learn in this 6-week live, online program:
- How to reduce injuries, tension, and stage fright by 80-90%
- Powerful methods from the Alexander Technique that quickly and permanently release the muscular tension that causes overuse injuries
- The root cause of your stage fright - and how to release it for good
- How to enjoy comfort, calm, and confidence - even in high-pressure performance situations
- How to harness the mind-body connection for peak musical performance
Watch the video above to learn more about the Get Back to Playing Freely program.
Want a hands-on taste of what you’ll learn in this program? Book a free, zero-pressure 30-minute discovery call with me where I’ll share one of my top methods for playing freely. If we feel you’re a good fit for this program, we’ll also chart your course to comfort, confidence and peak performance in your music.
PLAYING SHOULDN'T FEEL THIS HARD
You became a musician to express yourself freely, connect with your audience, and experience the joy of playing—but right now, something’s blocking you.
Maybe it’s physical pain or tension that makes playing feel like a struggle. Maybe it’s performance anxiety, self-doubt, or a nagging feeling that you’ve lost the ease and joy you once had.
You’ve tried everything—stretching, warm-ups, mindset shifts, beta blockers—but nothing seems to stick. You’re frustrated, exhausted, and starting to wonder… Is this just how it’s going to be?
The good news? It doesn’t have to be this way.
YOUR QUESTIONS ANSWERED
WHY OTHER APPROACHES HAVEN'T WORKED. . .
…AND WHY THIS ONE WILL
Most methods for overcoming performance blocks fail because they focus on isolated parts of the experience. They make three key mistakes:
- They only focus on one aspect - body, emotions, or mindset - without addressing how they interact.
- They only help you warm up or recover, without addressing the moment of peak challenge on stage.
- They treat your well-being and creative expression as separate, rather than deeply connected.
That’s why this approach is different. Instead of treating symptoms, it rewires your entire system.
A WHOLE-PERSON APPROACH
To break free from performance anxiety, tension, or creative blocks, you need a method that works at every level—body, mind, and soul.
Here’s what that looks like:
- Building a holistic tool-kit for physical, mental, and emotional alignment and deep, lasting change.
- Learning to respond with ease at the very times when you'd typically react with tension.
- Learning to support your creativity through greater well-being
This isn’t about “fixing” you. It’s about reconnecting you with what’s already there—the effortless ease, power, and joy of playing freely.
With a Whole-Person Approach, you’re no longer fighting against yourself. Instead, you’re unlocking the ease, confidence, and creative joy that were always meant to be part of your playing.
I know this works because I’ve lived it.
I tried everything to relieve my own injuries and anxiety—more practice, stretching, mental tricks—but nothing created lasting change. It wasn’t until I learned to see the whole picture—body, mind, and soul working together—that I finally overcame my performance anxiety and injuries.
Since then, I’ve helped hundreds of musicians do the same. Now, in just six weeks, you can access the insights and tools that took me years to refine.
INTRODUCING…
GET BACK TO PLAYING FREELY!
A six-week live online coaching program to help you release physical, emotional, and mental blocks—so you can get back to playing with ease, confidence, and joy.
This program gives you a holistic tool kit. It includes training in Alexander Technique, peak performance psychology, and teaches you to release limiting beliefs and difficult emotions.
What if you could…
- Play without pain or tension
- Feel confident in performances
- Overcome performance anxiety, burnout, & self-doubt
- Express yourself fully and freely
- Enjoy playing again—on your terms
This program gives you the proven tools to transform frustration into freedom—so you can get back to playing what you love.
Get Back To Playing Freely:
 Real-life Jedi training for musicians
WHAT MUSICIANS ARE SAYING. . .
WHAT'S INCLUDED
THE PLAYING FREELY METHOD:
- 6 Weeks of Live Coaching – Small-group coaching sessions to guide you step by step
- Personalized Feedback – Get direct coaching on your unique challenges
- Simple, Practical, Effective Techniques – Everything you need to quickly release blocks, made simple and easy to implement
- Lifetime Access to Core Materials – Revisit the lessons anytime
- Support & Accountability – You’re not in this alone—connect with others on the same journey
- Bonus: Easy Payment Plans & Early Bird Discount
- Bonus: Get two extra masterclasses to solidify your progress
WHO THIS PROGRAM IS FOR
(And who it’s not for…)
- This is for you if:
- You’re a gifted musician with a creative voice that wants to be heard
- You're struggling with tension, pain, self-doubt, burnout, or performance anxiety
- You want a reliable way to release these performance blocks
- You’re ready to put in the work and make real changes
- This isn't for you if:
- You’re looking for a “quick fix” without a deeper change
- You're not open to new approaches to practicing and performing
- You're OK with your musical life as it is
- You're only looking for the right of stretches, exercises, or other band-aid solutions
THE REAL REASON YOU'RE BLOCKED
Feeling stuck with performance blocks is a painful and dissatisfying place to be.
What makes it worse is how these blocks keep coming back, no matter what you try.
The truth is that relieving even the most worst performance blocks is simple… if you understand their root cause.
So, what is the root cause of performance blocks?
Trying to make your music happen, rather than let it flow through you.
When you try to make your music happen, your body tightens. You feel anxious. You begin to doubt your creative voice. Worst of all, your creative expression feels mechanical, effortful, and forgettable.
But when you learn to let your music flow through you, your body relaxes, your mind becomes calm and focused, and you tap into the creative joy and freedom that brought you to music in the first place.
All the techniques in Get Back to Playing Freely are designed to relieve the root cause of performance blocks so you can free your mind, relax your body, and play with soul.
By the end of the program, you’ll have the tools you need to play what you want, when you want, how you want, and for as long as you want.
In other words, you’ll be ready to share your artistic voice and get the recognition and love you deserve as a musician!
SAY GOOD-BYE TO THESE BLOCKS
Get Back to Playing Freely is the simplest and most effective program for getting quick and long-lasting relief from the following performance blocks:
Physical blocks:
- Repetitive strain injuries like tendinitis, carpal tunnel syndrome, and focal dystonia
- Numbness, burning, and tingling sensations
- Back pain, sciatica, thoracic outlet syndrome, and *that spot* in your shoulder
- Tightness, tension, vocal loss, muscle fatigue, and awkwardness of movement
Emotional and mental blocks:
- Performance anxiety
- Burnout
- Overactive inner critic
- Self-doubt
- Impostor syndrome
Through this program, you’ll be able to “good-bye” to these blocks. You’ll finally be free to focus on what what really matters, like the joy of sharing your music with audiences who will love you for it.
Want to get a head start on relieving these? Get our free PDF guide below!
GET THE "PLAYING FREELY" PDF GUIDE
“Playing Shouldn’t Feel This Hard!”
Five Misconceptions That Keep Musicians Stuck
If you’re struggling with tension, pain, performance anxiety, or self-doubt, you’re not alone. Many musicians unknowingly fall into common misconceptions that keep them stuck in frustration and discomfort.
In this free guide, I share the five biggest misconceptions that hold musicians back—and the surprising truths that will help you play with confidence, ease, and joy.
Download now to jump start your journey to playing freely!
YOUR HOLISTIC TOOL KIT
Here are some of the tools you’ll learn in this program to create quick, effective, and long-lasting relief from your performance blocks.
- The Alexander Technique - A proven method of releasing tension and moving freely taught at music schools like Juilliard and Curtis
- The Magic Pause - A 3-second technique of effectively releasing tension even in moments of creative challenge
- Spacious Awareness - A powerful method of opening your mind and body to greater freedom
- Release Limiting Beliefs & Difficult Emotions - Release limiting beliefs and soothe difficult emotions like fear and shame using methods inspired by the Lefkoe Method, Internal Family Systems, and Somatic Experiencing
- Nervous System Relief - Help your nervous system and emotions find calm with methods from breathwork, meditation, and Poly-Vagal Theory
- The Soulforce Arts Approach - Use all these methods to enhance the creative act with my Soulforce Arts Approach, as outlined in my award-winning book, Soulforce
MY STORY: VIOLINIST, INTERRUPTED
Hi! My name is Joseph Arnold and I know what it’s like to be blocked by injuries and anxiety. Back in music school, I was playing with so much tension that I soon developed repetitive strain injuries in both arms. Within a month, I could barely play violin any more.
I tried everything. I saw doctors, chiropractors, physical therapists, massage therapists, Rolfing, Pilates, Yoga, relaxation techniques, physical supports, over-the-counter pain meds—but nothing gave lasting relief.
Then, I discovered the Alexander Technique, which opened my eyes (and my body) to a radically new approach.
I learned how to play from a place of ease, rather than force. I stopped “making music happen” and started allowing it to flow. And that changed everything.
The would-be virtuoso (notice the snazzy plaid pants)
Now, as a certified Alexander Technique teacher, professional musician, and author, I help other musicians break free from the same struggles I once had—so they can play with confidence, comfort, and joy.
I created this course so you don’t have to go through the years of searching and struggles that I did.
I feel confident that in just six weeks, you’ll be amazed at how free, relaxed, and soulful your playing has become—even if you’ve been struggling with your performance blocks for years.
REAL-LIFE STORIES OF MY STUDENTS
How Robert went from severe injury to ease and magic
Robert is a professional pianist and choral director who came to me for help with repetitive strain injuries and back pain that interfered with playing piano. He had tried physical therapy, stretching, massage, heat, yoga, and rest - but his pain kept coming back. He later told me that his pain vanished… after our first session! He now plays pain-free and with more joy. In his words, "Embarking on this journey with Joseph led to profound transformations… it was nothing short of magic!"
🎯 Key takeaway: It’s possible to play without pain—even if nothing else has worked before.
How Angelica went from anxiety and doubt to confidence and joy
Elena is a guitarist and singer-songwriter who struggled with severe performance anxiety and self-doubt. Every time she went out on stage, she felt like her life was on the line! Her hand were sweaty, she had memory lapses, and she constantly wondered if she was "good enough." After going through Get Back to Playing Freely, she learned to release limiting beliefs, recover gracefully from mistakes, and trust herself more. In her own words, "I feel more relaxed and confident now that, instead of trying to prove my self-worth, I see my performances as a way of sharing my love through my music."
🎯 Key takeaway: Performance anxiety isn’t a life sentence—with the right tools, you can play at your best when it matters most.
How Elena went from burnout to purpose and passion
Angelica is a professional cellist who gigs and teaches full-time. She came to me because she was getting burnt out: too many unfulfilling gigs and students who didn't practice. She knew she wanted to share her artistic voice more widely, but didn't know how to move past her over-working, exhaustion, and self-doubt. Through the Get Back to Playing Freely program, she reconnected with her creative vitality and found a larger purpose. Now, she's starting new projects and has learned to say "no" to gigs that feel unfulfilling. In her own words: "I think I've played a lot of music being numb and without putting myself into it. Joseph has taught me what I never learned in music school: a deeper kind of creativity, with real soul and spirit."
🎯 Key takeaway: The purpose of music is to bring us more to life, and so should feel joyful and expressive—not like an obligation or a struggle.
WHAT'S AT STAKE?
- Continuing to endure pain, anxiety, and frustration in your playing
- Missing out on practice time, gigs, creative opportunities, and collaboration
- Feeling stuck, uninspired, and questioning if you should give up on music altogether
OR
- Feeling free, confident, and inspired every time you play
- Having tools to handle performance pressure & challenges
- Making music on your terms—without physical, emotional, or mental blocks
The choice is yours.
Get Back To Playing Freely:
Shift your playing from force to freedom
A SNEAK PEAK INSIDE THE PROGRAM
Here’s what you’ll be learning.
- Week 1: The Root Causes of Performance Blocks – Why pain, tension, and anxiety persist, & how to release them
- Week 2: Relaxing the Body – Practical techniques for effortless movement
- Week 3: Freeing the Mind – Experience calm & confidence by releasing limiting belief
- Week 4: Playing with Soul – How to go from mechanically "getting it right" to free expression & flow
- Week 5: The Passion Process – Get free from your inner taskmaster and let your natural passion guide you
- Week 6: Your Music Mission & Long-Term Success – Integrate all these lessons into a guiding mission so you can play freely for life!
- Bonus – Two extra hands-on masterclasses for further integration and implementation
100% RISK-FREE GUARANTEE
I believe in this program and I stand by it.
That’s why I offer a money-back guarantee:
If you show up, fully participate, and apply everything you learn—but you’re not seeing results after 3 weeks—I’ll give you a full refund. No hassle, no hard feelings.
You have nothing to lose—except the frustration, tension, and self-doubt holding you back.
IT'S TIME TO PLAY FREELY AGAIN!
This program isn’t just about trying even harder to fix your problems—it’s about reclaiming the joy, confidence, and artistry that made you fall in love with music in the first place.
Are you ready?
Enroll by 4/2/25 to get an early bird discount!
- First 10 members get a hard copy of Joseph's book, Soulforce, for free!
- VIP members get extra one-on-one attention to their unique challenges
- Lifetime access to course recordings & transcripts
- Video library of Joseph's most powerful lessons
- Private online community to stay connected with your peers
- Easy payment plans available
GET THE "PLAYING FREELY" PDF GUIDE
“Playing Shouldn’t Feel This Hard!”
Five Misconceptions That Keep Musicians Stuck
If you’re struggling with tension, pain, performance anxiety, or self-doubt, you’re not alone. Many musicians unknowingly fall into common misconceptions that keep them stuck in frustration and discomfort.
In this free guide, I share the five biggest misconceptions that hold musicians back—and the surprising truths that will help you play with confidence, ease, and joy.
Download now to jump start your journey to playing freely!
