Music For Meditation

FAQs for Virtual Performances

Please describe your virtual workshop in detail

We begin with a meet and greet, allowing guests to settle in and prepare their space (perhaps with a warm tea, pillows, blankets, or their best set of headphones).

This is followed by an introduction and a summary of the session and the music. There will be four of the artist's compositions on the cello, each featuring a low grounding tone and meditative melodies.

Next, there is an opening meditation; a five-minute guided meditation with an awareness exercise to help bring attention through the body and release distractions.

The music starts with piece number one. Pieces two through four include one minute of silence and two minutes of guided breathing and awareness exercises. The final five minutes are for a closing meditation and wrap-up, ending with participants writing a word in the chat to express how they feel, followed by an open floor for Q&A or comments.

Can your show be customized for clients? If yes, how, please provide as much detail as possible. What is the lead time to create the customization?

Yes. Customizations can include timing - 20, 30, or 45 minutes. Generally, our cello player does not perform for longer than 60 minutes unless collaborating with someone else.

In some cultures where meditation is not allowed, we offer writing tasks or journal prompts instead.

We can also emphasize sound healing with a more detailed introduction on its benefits.

Audience interaction and participation can vary, including incorporating a writing task, journal prompt, or vocal toning exercises.

Do you offer both pre-recorded and live-streamed shows? If so, how long do you require to create a pre-recorded video for a client?

Our cello player only offers live music meditation experiences.

Where is your show set up?

The show takes place in the artist's living room. There is a professional audio soundcard with a two-microphone setup: one for voice and one for the cello.

The room is lit with ceiling lamps, a hanging lamp, and two standing lamps. An ethernet cable ensures a stable internet connection.

How many cameras do you use in your virtual show and what is the quality?

The session uses one camera: a Sony a7C compact full-frame mirrorless camera with a 35mm 1.8f prime lens.

What levels of interaction are there with live audiences? How does this work?

The most interaction occurs at the beginning during the meet and greet, and at the end. In small groups, participants are encouraged to speak through their microphones and keep their cameras on so the cello player can see their faces. Larger groups are encouraged to use the chat function. During the meditation, there is no audience interaction, but the cello player checks in between each piece, asking participants to reflect on the music and focus on their breath. The level of interaction can be customized.

What platform do you prefer to use for your Virtual Show? What other platforms have you used?

Our artist is most familiar with Zoom (most interaction, worst audio), followed by YouTube (least interaction, best audio). She has also used Google Meet and Microsoft Teams, but both require a work-around using live-stream for professional quality audio. For Google Meet, she streams via YouTube, and the host shares a Chrome tab in the meeting. For Microsoft Teams, she sets up a live-stream and encoder, with the host sharing this.

Do you have a technician that helps with the setup of your virtual show? If not, how do you handle technical issues during a live stream?

Our talented player handles all technical aspects of the show herself. As a musician who studied sound engineering, she has an excellent grasp of sound quality.

How long is your virtual show?

The standard show time is one hour. 30-minute sessions are also available upon request.

Do guests need anything to be able to participate?

A pillow, blanket, warm drink, and a good set of headphones are encouraged.

Is there a minimum or maximum number of attendees that can take part in the show?

There is no minimum, and the maximum number of attendees depends on the platform. For YouTube, there is no maximum.

Are you willing to have a technical call or rehearsal session with the client prior to the show? The technical call must be in the show location with the same connection.

For Zoom and YouTube, she is happy to log in 15 minutes before the event. For Google Meet, Microsoft Teams, or any unfamiliar platform requiring extra setup steps, a technical call or rehearsal session is possible.

Are there any platforms that are not compatible with your act or that you prefer not to work on?

Our musician advises against using the native Google Meet and Microsoft Teams platforms due to the inability to disable audio processing. However, she has a work-around for both platforms using live-stream to ensure professional quality audio.