The first sample lesson is an overview of the Call to Adventure phase of a breathwork session, one of my favourite sections of a music set.
This is the point where the journey begins to gather momentum. The music carries a subtle but unmistakable sense of activation, inviting participants to leave behind the concerns of everyday life and begin moving towards an expanded state of consciousness. It's a delicate balance: there needs to be enough energy to create movement, while also holding a degree of emotional or affective tension that evokes curiosity, anticipation, and a willingness to step into the unknown.
When this part of the set works well, it creates the feeling that something meaningful is about to unfold. Participants begin to engage more deeply with their breath, their attention turns inward, and the music gently prepares them for the more intense phases that follow. Although it can sometimes be overlooked in favour of the peak experiences later in a session, I think this opening movement is one of the most important foundations for everything that comes after.
In the lesson I explore what makes music effective during this phase, discuss the qualities I listen for when selecting tracks, and use examples from the Music for Breathwork catalogue to illustrate these ideas in practice.
If you're curious about the course, it's a good place to start.
You can read the lesson here.