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Piano Freeology Retreat with Wendi Kirby


  • Wendi Kirby Music, LLC 550 Hartnell Street Monterey, CA, 93940 United States (map)

Piano Freeology Retreat

Unlocking Creativity in Life and at the Piano

 

Join me for an immersive retreat to reconnect with your creative spirit and rediscover the joy of making music at the piano. Surrounded by the natural beauty of Monterey and Carmel, this retreat blends guided piano experiences, mindfulness practices, creative exploration, and inspiring excursions—inviting you to release old patterns, calm the nervous system, and allow your authentic musical voice to emerge.

 

Who is this for?

  • Pianists of all levels who want to break free from the printed page

  • Adults who wish to return to the piano in a new and creative way 

  • Pianists who find themselves saying “I wish I could improvise, arrange, compose…”

  • Teachers who want to empower their students to experience life at the piano with more individual expression

What you will experience:

MINDSET MASTERMIND

  • RELEASE beliefs about your playing that don’t serve you

  • REMOVE perfect from your musical vocabulary

  • BELIEVE that you are creative and that YOU have music inside of YOU (that wants to be heard!)

IMMERSIVE CREATIVITY

  • Enjoy the beautiful Monterey Peninsula through scenery, beach walks, and optional hiking

  • Experience yoga and meditation with live music

  • Play, Paint, Write

EXPLORE AT THE PIANO

  • Play

  • Improvise and Arrange

  • Create (yes, you can!)

When:  July 23 - 26, 2026

 
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Through a blend of Creative Circles, Guided Practice sessions, creative immersion experiences, and supportive community, this retreat invites you to reconnect with your creativity and experience the piano in a new way.

  • Shift your mindset
    Through reflective practices and shared insight, you’ll gently release limiting beliefs and rediscover a natural sense of creative flow.

    Embodied practice
    Through breath, movement, and mindful awareness, you’ll learn simple ways to calm the nervous system, release tension, and bring greater ease to your playing.

    Liberate creativity
    In a warm and supportive environment, you’ll explore improvisation, curiosity, and personal expression—building confidence in your authentic musical voice.

    Creative immersion
    Surrounded by the beauty of Monterey and Carmel, you’ll enjoy beach walks, restorative yoga, and visits to inspiring galleries designed to spark creativity.

    Community connection
    Share meaningful conversation, delicious meals, wine tasting, and an intimate concert with fellow musicians as we celebrate music and connection together.

Sample Schedule:

Thursday 6:00 PM:  Opening Social

Friday 10 AM - 4 PM Workshops, Guided Practice, Creative Immersion Activities

Saturday 10 AM - 4 PM Workshops, Guided Practice, Creative Immersion Activities

Saturday 6 PM Group Dinner Experience (TBA)

Sunday 10 AM - 12 PM Closing Session