Music For Meditation

Virtual Performances FAQs

Can you describe your virtual workshop in detail?

We start with a meet and greet to let guests settle in, and they're encouraged to set up their space (a cup of tea, pillows, blankets, their best headphones).

This is followed by an introduction and overview of the session and music. There will be four of the artist's cello compositions, each featuring grounding tones and meditative melodies.

Next is an opening meditation; a five-minute guided meditation with an awareness exercise to help guests focus and release distractions.

The music session begins with the first piece. Pieces two through four include one minute of silence and two minutes of guided breathing and awareness. The final five minutes are dedicated to a closing meditation and wrap-up, with participants writing one word in the chat to express their feelings, followed by a Q&A or comments.

Can your show be customized for clients? If yes, how? What is the lead time to create the customization?

Yes, customizations are available in terms of timing (20, 30, or 45-minute sessions). Our cello player generally doesn't perform longer than 60 minutes unless combined with someone else.

For some cultures that prohibit meditation, she can offer a writing task or journal prompts instead.

We can also emphasize sound healing with a more fact-based introduction about its benefits.

Audience interaction and participation can be adjusted, including integrating a writing task, journal prompts, or vocal toning.

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

Our cello player provides live music meditation experiences only.

Where is your show set up?

The show is set up in the artist's living room. It features a professional audio soundcard with a two-microphone setup—one for voice and one for the cello.

The lighting includes 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?

We use 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?

Interaction happens mainly at the beginning during the meet and greet and at the end. In small groups, guests are encouraged to speak through their microphones and have their cameras on, so the cello player can see their faces. For larger groups, the chat function is recommended. During the meditation, there is no audience interaction, and guests may turn off their cameras. The artist checks in between each piece to encourage guests to reflect on the music and focus on their breathing. The level of interaction is customizable.

What platform do you prefer to use for your virtual show? What other platforms have you used?

Our artist prefers 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 workaround via live-stream to deliver professional-quality audio. For Google Meet, she streams through YouTube, and the host shares a Chrome tab in the meeting. For Microsoft Teams, a live-stream and encoder setup is required, which the host then shares.

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 manages all the technical aspects herself. She is well-versed in sound engineering, ensuring top-notch audio quality.

How long is your virtual show?

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

Do guests need anything to participate?

We recommend having a pillow, blanket, warm drink, and a good set of headphones.

Is there a minimum and a maximum number of attendees that can participate in the show?

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

Are you willing to have a technical call or rehearsal session with the client before the show? The technical call must take place at the show location with the same connection.

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

Are there any platforms that are not compatible with your performance or that you prefer not to use?

Our musician advises against the native Google Meet and Microsoft Teams platforms due to the lack of an option to disable audio processing. However, she has workarounds for both, using live-stream to deliver professional-quality audio.