Practical Resources to Support Music, Wellness and Creative Recovery
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Sing Without Fear:
A 5 day Starter Guide to break free from Singing Anxiety
“Singing is your birthright: even if you’ve been silenced by fear, shame, or anxiety. ‘Sing Without Fear’ is your step-by-step guide to reclaiming your voice.”Sing Without Fear: A 5-Day Starter Guide to Break Free from Singing Anxiety
Sing Without Fear Workbook: Key Exercises and Lessons
Coming soon!
5 Minute Hand & Forearm Stretch Routine
A must-have warm-up and recovery tool for guitarists, pianists, string players, and more.Prevent pain, reduce tension, and keep your hands and wrists healthy with this simple, effective 5-minute stretch routine — designed specifically for musicians.
Pain Free Guitar: A beginners Guide to proper playing technique and posture
Discover how to play guitar without pain even if you’re just starting or coming back after years away.This beginner-friendly guide includes expert posture tips, warm-up exercises, hand technique, and short, safe practice routines tailored for adults over 40.
About Us
Music isn’t just a hobby — it’s a lifeline.
We’re here to help you find it and protect it.
Gentle Octaves is where music meets recovery, one small step at a time.We create practical, musician-focused wellness tools that help you play with less pain, more confidence, and deeper joy — no matter your age, background, or ability.
Founded by a lifelong Musician and Manual Osteopath with a background in Psychology and Rehabilitation.Our mission is to support adult musicians — especially those navigating injury, tension, arthritis, or self-doubt.Whether you’re picking up your instrument again after years away or pushing through long practice sessions, we’ve been there.
• Evidence-informed stretch and recovery guides for musicians
• Adaptive approaches for those with arthritis, old injuries, or physical limitations or mental blocks
• A growing library of digital tools for pain-free playing and creative momentum
Our digital guides are built on real clinical experience and designed for real-life practice — short, simple routines that respect your time, your body, and your craft.
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