Hi, I'm Manuel!
Musician, Meditation Teacher, and Mindful Mentor for Musicians.
I am an Italian-Slovenian classical guitarist, born in 2001. Music has been part of my life since I was five: I honestly can't remember a time without the guitarin my hands.
I discovered meditation in 2020, shortly after moving to the Netherlands to continue my musical studies. What began as a simple curiosity soon became a powerful tool for focus, calm, and resilience, both in daily life and during performances. Two years later, a personal event shifted everything: my dad and brother were in a serious motorcycle accident. That experience became the moment I realized how deeply I needed practices that could support my mental clarity, emotional stability, and physical calm, not only as a person, but as a musician.
From that day forward, mindfulness, breathwork, and body-based awareness became essential in how I live and how I practice.
Why I Do This Work:
As a performer, I’ve experienced firsthand the mental tension, self-doubt, and performance anxiety many musicians silently carry. Whether it’s stage fright, lack of focus, creative burnout, or physical tension in the body — I’ve been there. And I know there’s a better way.
Through this project, The Centered Musician, I help musicians of all backgrounds access practical tools to:
Stay calm under pressure
Reconnect emotionally with their music
Reduce mental noise and overthinking
Build a more mindful, intentional relationship with their instrument
My Background:
In 2024, I became a certified meditation teacher with Arhanta Yoga. I also completed my training as a Craniosacral Therapist (CST1), deepening my knowledge of the nervous system, emotional processing, and physical tension patterns. These skills allow me to guide musicians through somatic techniques, deep relaxation methods, and mindful practice strategies to support both artistic growth and inner well-being.
As a classical guitarist, I also enjoy composing and transcribing music. Transcription helps me explore the expressive language of other composers, while composition allows me to shape my own voice and explore new sonic territory.
Let’s Create Calm Together
No matter your background, instrument, or experience level, I’m here to help you create a grounded, intentional, and fulfilling relationship with music. Whether you’re struggling with stress, tension, or simply looking for more presence and clarity in your playing, I’d love to support you.
Scroll down to explore my private sessions and 6-week journey.
Mindful Support
for Musicians
Discover how meditation and mindfulness for musicians can reduce performance anxiety, improve focus, and transform your relationship with music and practice. Whether you're struggling with stress, anxiety, mental fatigue, physical tension, or creative blocks, these sessions offer focused support to help you feel more grounded, present, and connected to your music.
What happens in a private session?
Each private meditation session for musicians is tailored to help you calm your nervous system, reduce musical stress, and develop tools for focus, presence, and emotional clarity in both practice and performance.
Use simple breathwork techniques to regulate anxiety before performances
Apply focused awareness methods to deepen musical presence during practice
Release physical tension through body scanning and somatic grounding
Shift from overthinking to feeling, reconnecting emotionally with your instrument
Cultivate sustainable habits that support calm, clarity, and creative flow
Rather than giving one-size-fits-all advice, we’ll build a tailored practice and routines together based on your needs, challenges, and musical context. These sessions are ideal for musicians who want to approach their craft with more intention, calm, and resilience.
Want to go deeper? Then choose
The Calm Musician — a 6-Week Inner Journey
This immersive experience is designed to guide you step-by-step toward a more relaxed, centered, and inspired way of making music. The program includes:
6 weekly one-on-one sessions (live, 45–60 mins each)
Daily micro-practices to integrate awareness into everyday life
Customized guided meditations (sent to you each week)
Personal journaling prompts and reflections
Ongoing support between sessions
If you’re ready to build a sustainable inner practice, one that supports your performance, creativity, and emotional well-being, this is the perfect place to start!
Enroll Early & Save 50%
The next round of The Calm Musician starts in September 2025 — but if you’re ready to commit now, you can secure your spot at 50% off.
→ Full price: €549
→ Early enrollment: only €274.50
By enrolling early, you:
✅ Reserve your place in a small, focused group
✅ Pay only half the full price
✅ Receive a welcome email and prep materials ahead of time
If you’re ready to commit to this journey, send me an email at thecenteredmusician@gmail.com, with the subject “Calm Musician Early Ticket” and I’ll guide you through the next steps to enroll.
Spots are limited and early enrollment will close once they’re filled.
Customer reviews
Discover what musicians think about the
6-Week Journey
"What surprised me the most was how much this experience affected my daily life, not just my music. The micro-practices made me more present, the journaling gave me insight into my habits, and the guided meditations helped me face performance anxiety in a new way. This journey was truly transformative."
— Jonas R., violinist & chamber musician
"Before this journey, I constantly felt overwhelmed in the practice room. The Calm Musician program helped me reconnect with my body and breathe through tension instead of fighting it. I now approach myself and the instrument with more clarity, focus, and calm. It's changed the way I prepare and perform."
— Elena M., pianist & conservatory student
★★★★★
★★★★★
"I used to think stress was just part of being a serious musician. This program proved otherwise. Manuel’s approach is deep, personal, and very real. I’ve found a sense of calm that I didn’t think was possible in my career."
— Chiara S., professional cellist
★★★★★
★★★★★
"Manuel gave me the tools to face stage fright without shutting down. I now have a process I trust, a way to connect with my body, focus my mind, and actually enjoy performing. Every musician should go through something like this."
— Tomás V., guitarist & teacher