Study with Kenny

Over the years Kenny has offered masterclasses all over the world. In 2014, Kenny created the Effortless Mastery Institute at Berklee College of Music in Boston.

Online offerings:

Upcoming/Current Courses –

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Past Courses:

-The First 2 Steps of Effortless Mastery

(June 2023)

A transformation for musicians, dancers and painters who want to unleash the magic of music their heart desires, but which has always eluded them. “You will deprogram and reprogram the mind to welcome the touch and the sound of every note we play. Leaving our negative history in the rearview mirror. Learning to feel nothing but freedom *every time* you touch your instrument. Instead of the playing of music being an ongoing disappointment, it becomes your relief.“

– 10-week Intensive: Becoming a Rhythmic Being!

(March 2023)

A brand new 10-week transformation for musicians who want to upgrade their rhythm and become the self-contained rhythm machine you always wanted to be.

– An Exclusive Online Weekend: Effortless Mastery and You!

(January 14 & 15 2023)

Weekend of musical enlightenment with Kenny Werner

Spend two extended days with Kenny to either set the tone for the future or reinforce what you have already learned from him.

– Effortless Mastery

(August 2022)

A transformation for musicians who want to unleash the magic of music their heart desires, but which has always eluded them. “You will deprogram and reprogram the mind to welcome the touch and the sound of every note we play. Leaving our negative history in the rearview mirror.”

– Lines Demystified

(February 2022)

Always wanted to be able to blow on changes like the real cats?! The hardest thing ever was just finding the way. Where to start?! Teaching people to play lines is the most imprecise thing you will find in college. What is the mystery?

– Limitless Harmony

(October 2021)

A brand new 10-week transformation for musicians who want to harmonize or reharmonize any melodies, motifs, jazz standards, and even bach and Beethoven!

Berklee Effortless Mastery Institute

The Effortless Mastery Institute helps Berklee students reclaim their inner voice and their connection to music by teaching them how to overcome physical and mental obstacles that keep them from performing at their highest levels.

There can be many blocks between the musician and the music. Sometimes the pain is physical, often it’s mental, emotional, or even spiritual, such as an unloving attitude towards one’s self. The EMI helps clear these blocks by using somatic and mindful approaches, including the principles put forth in the book Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner, the institute’s artistic director. The institute emphasizes complete focus when practicing; total liberation in performing; full use of body, mind, and soul; and reclaiming your love and inner connection to your music.

The institute offers classes in Effortless Mastery Technique, Alexander Technique, body mapping, tai chi, and yoga.

More info : https://college.berklee.edu/focused/effortless-mastery-institute