Improv Cohort 2026
March 16- June 8 2026 with optional Iceland retreat June 14-18 | Starting at $2500A 3-month immersive container for classical musicians ready to reclaim creativity, inspiration, and artistic freedom through improvisation.
Who this is for:
The Improv Cohort 2026 is designed for classical musicians who sense that something essential has gone quiet in their artistic life and are ready to reconnect with it.
This program is for you if you:
Are a professionally trained orchestral musician or teacher
Feel technically solid but artistically undernourished
Are drained, uninspired, or numb from the grind of the season
Want to express something meaningful and personal through your instrument
Are curious about improvisation but unsure how to begin
Value depth, reflection, integrity, and serious artistic inquiry
You do not need prior improvisation experience.
You do not need to play jazz or bluegrass.
You do need a willingness to listen and engage honestly.
WHAT WE FOCUS ON
Connection to Self
Why it matters: Creativity begins with listening inwardly. You’ll rebuild trust with your instincts and reconnect with your inner musical voice.
Connection to Others
Why it matters: Improvisation deepens through relationship. You’ll learn by improvising with and for others in a guided, supportive environment that accelerates confidence.
Connection to the Infinite
Why it matters: Artistic freedom requires releasing control. You’ll learn to open to presence, risk, and something larger than technique.
The Connection Method
Why it matters: Instead of starting with notes or genres, you’ll work with meaningful prompts and enabling constraints that generate real inspiration. Improvisation becomes a practice of presence, not anxiety.
Whats included
March 16th –June 8th 2026
Bi-Weekly Live Cohort SessionsLive online sessions led by Sæunn, where you’ll improvise, reflect, and integrate the work in real time.
Weekly Prompts & Guiding Questions Clear, focused prompts that anchor your practice and eliminate the “where do I start?” spiral.
Accountability Check-InsSupport between sessions to keep you engaged, grounded, and practicing consistently.
Private WhatsApp GroupA dedicated space for sharing, listening, questions, and community support throughout the program.
Small, Curated CohortLimited spots to preserve depth, trust, and meaningful artistic exchange.
Optional Bonus: In-Person Integration Retreat
3-Day Integration Retreat
Ísafjörður, Iceland June 15th-18th, 2026
Deep improvisation sessions
Integration of the full 3-month journey
A culminating concert at the Við Djúpið Festival
Accommodation and some meals included
Travel not included (arrive on 14th, depart on 19th)
This is for musicians who want the work to fully land in their system and be integrated into a main-stage artistic experience.
Investment
Online Program Only
Pay in full: $2,500
Payment plan: $750 deposit + 3 monthly payments of $700
Retreat optional add-on:
$1200 (accommodation and some meals included, but not travel)
Spots are limited
Frequently Asked Questions
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No. This program is designed for classically trained musicians with little or no improvisation background.
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You’ll attend bi-weekly sessions and engage with weekly prompts. Most participants spend 20–40 minutes a few times per week outside the calls.
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No. Most musicians experience greater freedom, focus, and expressivity across all repertoire.
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Yes, gradually and with care. This accelerates learning and confidence, and feedback is guided and non-judgmental.
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No. The online program is complete on its own. The retreat is optional.
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Yes. Presence, creative agency, and expressive depth are professional skills that strengthen performance, collaboration, and teaching.
Final Call
The Improv Cohort 2026 enables classical musicians to become creative artists again and express themselves more freely through their instrument.
If you feel that quiet recognition in your body, trust it.