Artist Statement:
Music is the Universe singing. By tuning into the song, we then become one with the infinite manifestations of reality. My role as a musician is to be a sympathetic being to the divine voice, so that I may grace others with universal resonance. My aim in this lifetime is to raise peace, consciousness, and awareness through music.
On Music:
I see music as an objective presence in the universe that requires a musician to act as an interface to allow music's presence to exist on earth. Once music comes into empirical existence, an audience is necessary to complete the triad of creation: active (musician), passive (audience), and neutral (music). With this in mind, I view my performances and productions as a co-creation between myself, the audience, and music. When this harmony of three is achieved, the roles of active, passive, and neutral become one and music comes to life.
Yoga and Music:
Playing for yoga classes is one of my favorite musical experiences. It allows me to find a deep sensitivity to the energy and flow of the class that enables me to support the class and teacher, rather than call attention away from practice. the function of this music is to support the space and keep the attention directed inward.
Short Bio:
Josh has been a professional musician and teacher since he was 16. He has played across the world and has taught at Berklee College of Music. His current musical focus is on creating healing music that raises consciousness and induces deeper states of being. Josh regularly plays for kirtans with Dave Stringer and Suzanne Sterling, yoga retreats, classes, and workshops with Shiva Rea, Scott Blossom, Saul David Raye, Hala Khouri, and Micheline Berry.
Bio:
A Berklee College of Music graduate and student of spirituality, Josh performs with the precision of a virtuoso, the heart of a yogi, and the inspiration of a mystic. His aim in performing is to create a sonic environment that is both sensitive and responsive to the moment. Josh explores the use of improvisation throughout his set to create a feedback loop between himself and the audience, ultimately leading to the transcendence of roles and the co-creation of a combined experience.
Josh has played guitar since he was eight and performed professionally since the age of 17. He has toured across the globe with many performers including Dale Bozzio, Mike Mangini, David Jacobs-Strain, Sarah Fimm, Chris Opperman,and Kenny Passarelli. Brill has shared the stage with such acts as Bassnectar, The Glitch Mob, Rena Jones, Heavy Weight Dub Champion, and SwitchFocus. He has accompanied visionary artists including Alex Grey, Allyson Grey, Robert Venosa, Martina Hoffman, and J Garcia during live painting performances.
In addition to his role as a live performer, Josh is also a respected music educator and clinician. He has taught at Berklee College of Music, Triton College, and the Boston Arts Academy.
Yoga of Music Workshop
Yoga of
Music
Your Body as a Sacred Instrument:
Opening the Third Ear
Everything in the universe is in motion, which means everything has a specific
frequency and rhythm. By learning to hear and feel our own unique inner frequencies
and rhythms, we can then tune ourselves to the music of the universe. When we
are in tune, we become open channels to the universal sound that is the fabric
of all existence.
Through the practice of music, we are able to tune our attention, awareness,
and consciousness to the inner music that is universally present. When we are
in tune with ourselves, we are in tune with the universe and we then live in
harmony.
Yoga of Music will offer the practitioner techniques to develop deeper levels of awareness through the practice of music. We will explore how to establish a musical practice using techniques such as chanting, mantra, breathing, divided attention, movement, meditation, and other familiar yogic practices. In addition, the participant will learn how to find their own inner frequencies and how they correspond to their chakra system.
Focus areas
include:
Expanding Attention and Awareness through music
Opening the Third Ear
Mantra and chanting
Establishing and deepening our inner sense of rhythm
Establishing and deepening our inner sense of pitch
Musical notes of the Chakras
Toning personal frequencies
Shifting our energy fields and consciousness through music
Developing divided awareness
Mystery School's secrets of music
How to sing in tune
Active listening
takes on a life of its own and a sonic universe is born.