Denver Tai Chi Gung

07/06/2025

Do we ever truly learn to focus? Some professions cultivate it more than others.

Focus, Part 1 I was living in New York City, playing in a stipend supported semi-pro orchestra on $700 a month, when I received a call from my violin teacher and mentor at Rice University. Ruben had recently moved from the concertmaster position with the Houston Symphony to being the sole concertmas...

06/29/2025

What if the music listener decides how inspiring the music will be? What happens for the musician when that is true?

The Switch It took nearly 6 years of preparation and behind the scenes negotiation for the orchestra I played with to land a concert with Luciano Pavarotti. It was a small market, and he was still in great demand as a soloist. I had been practicing Tai Chi Gung for about 5 years by that time. I was....

06/22/2025

In Tai Chi Gung we have a saying, "do the thing, get the power". Playing an instrument or singing multiplies that effect, because music requires it. Learn more:

How playing music builds power and self-esteem There are very few activities human beings pursue that build personal power and self-esteem just by doing them. While it is not guaranteed to happen, it is set up to put you at a distinct advantage, especially if you set the intention to improve. The co...

06/15/2025

So many people live according to other people's rules. What if you dare to listen outside the box? https://musicinspiredbynature.com/2025/06/when-does-music-become-a-healing-force/

06/10/2025

In order to move from surviving to thriving in your health, it's important to know how to increase the life force moving in, through and around your being. We cover that in every group class. Local classes in Denver are listed on www.circleofchi.com/david

06/07/2025

Technique and Soul Expression together? What is this wizardry? Blog Post: https://musicinspiredbynature.com/2025/06/a-search-for-balance/

06/04/2025

The key comes back to having enough energy. Come sample Lao Tzu's 3000 year old system of regeneration. Free class this coming Monday, June 9th. www.circleofchi.com/david

06/01/2025

Do the Thing, Get the Power! Blog Post: https://musicinspiredbynature.com/2025/06/do-the-thing-get-the-power/

05/28/2025

Lao Tzu was called out of the forests of China to help the emperor who was quite ill. Few knew this reclusive Indian Yogi was already a master of hatha, pranayama, kundalini and japa yoga. Discover what he learned in our free class in Denver on June 9th. visit www.circleofchi.com/david for directions.

05/25/2025

What is spiritual rhythm? How does playing music bring growth in self-esteem?

The great Kriya Yoga Master, Swami Sri Yukteswar once shared, ‘When a human being takes an action with specific intent, with all of their soul, mind and body going in the same direction… that is a Kriya.”I recently bought a buffalo drum. I was guided to sit quietly and pulse a simple steady be...