Unlock the Power of Breath for Performing Artists

Discover how conscious breathing can enhance performance and teaching effectiveness in your arts classroom.

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The Hidden Challenge in Arts Education

Many educators overlook the impact of breathing on performance, leading to missed opportunities for student growth. Without conscious breathwork, students may struggle with focus, stamina, and expressive potential—limiting both their learning and your teaching impact.

Meet My Breathing Buddy, the 3-D Lung/Rib cage/ Diaphragm Simulator

A "Touchless Teaching" Tool used with the Anatomy of Sound™ Curriculum

BREATHE WELL: Transformative Breathing Techniques

Proven methods for every classroom

BREATHE WELL equips you with practical, research-backed breathing strategies designed for performing arts educators. Learn how to integrate conscious breathwork using My Breathing Buddy and the AOS Curriculum into rehearsals, lessons, and performances—empowering both you and your students to achieve new levels of artistry and confidence.

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Elevate Your Teaching with My Breathing Buddy

Empower Student Performance

Help students unlock greater focus, stamina, and expressive range through conscious breathwork— showcasing the anatomical simulator thereby improving ensemble sound and individual confidence.

Enrich Your Teaching Toolkit

Let them learn anatomy and how valuable deep breathing is in everyday life. Also, gain actionable breathing exercises and cues you can use immediately in rehearsals, lessons, and performances—no prior experience required.

Foster Lifelong Wellbeing

Support your students’ mental and physical health by integrating mindful breathing—building resilience and self-awareness for life beyond the classroom. Use our journals to enhance student learning

What Educators Are Saying

“My Breathing Buddy is not only ingenious, but also enormously practical and instructive for all my students. I highly recommend it!”

— Eric Ohlsson, Professor of Oboe, Florida State University

“Amy Porter’s remarkable book, Anatomy of Sound, offers a wonderfully practical and valuable guide to today’s musician building a career... heartfelt and caring words of wisdom in all areas… This book is a gift to us all!”

— Jeanne Baxtresser, Former Principal Flute, NY Philharmonic; Carnegie Mellon University

Meet Your Expert Guide: Amy Porter

Founder, Anatomy of Sound™

Amy Porter is an internationally recognized flutist, educator, and creator of the Anatomy of Sound™ method. With decades of experience in performance and teaching, Amy has helped thousands of educators and students unlock their peak performance possibilities through conscious breathing.

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Course Logistics and Enrollment

2.5-hour in-person workshop at your school, district, or conference site
Customizable for band, orchestra, choir, or general music educators
All materials and follow-up resources included
Group rates and flexible scheduling available

Ready to bring BREATHE WELL to your institution? Register below or contact us for more information.

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Register Now and Transform Your Classroom

Join the ranks of forward-thinking educators

Secure your spot in the BREATHE WELL workshop and start empowering your students with the art of conscious breathing. Limited dates available—register today to reserve your preferred session.

Frequently Asked Questions

Who is this workshop for?

BREATHE WELL is designed for band, orchestra, choir, and general music educators, as well as arts supervisors and secondary educators.

Where is the workshop held?

Workshops are delivered in-person at your school, district, university, or at conference sites on a Saturday. Rain/Snow dates will be the following day, Sunday.

How do I register or request to host?

Click the registration button above or contact us directly to host the workshop and receive free tuition

Are materials provided?

Yes, all workshop materials and follow-up resources are included for every participant in our workshop porta.. A copy of the AOS Book ($24.95 value) and a My Breathing Buddy simulator ($199 value) is included.

Can the workshop be tailored to my group?

Absolutely. Content is adaptable for different ensemble types and educator needs.