Into The Light Music & Wellness Workshop @ FREMONT ABBEY

A Transformative Music & Wellness Workshop with Sarah Conner & Samuel J

Into The Light is more than a music workshop - it's a unique approach to creativity, wellbeing, and authentic self-expression that helps you develop a deeper relationship with your own creative gifts.

WORKSHOP WEBSITE: https://samjmusic.com/coaching

COMBO TICKET AVAILABLE for Saturday Workshop and Friday Concert.

We believe that music isn't simply something we perform - it's one of the most natural ways we reconnect with ourselves, with one another, and with life itself. When we feel healthy, grounded, and connected within, creativity begins to flow naturally.

Whether you're a singer, songwriter, musician, producer, or someone who simply feels music stirring inside you, this workshop is designed to help you move beyond self-doubt and into genuine creative expression. Rather than teaching you to sound like someone else, we'll help you discover what only you can create.

Drawing from more than two decades of musical performance, coaching, and transformational work around the world, Into The Light brings together practices that nurture not only your creative abilities, but also the relationship you have with yourself. Through music, mindfulness, nature-inspired principles, nervous system regulation, improvisation, and heartfelt collaboration, you'll learn to create from authenticity instead of perfection, inspiration instead of pressure, and joy instead of fear.

Because when each of us expresses our unique gifts, we create greater harmony-not only within ourselves, but in the world around us.

Your Guides

Internationally acclaimed artist and producer Samuel J has spent over twenty years utilizing the power of music and wellness to support people and the environment. Samuel has had an impressive career as a touring artist having performed everywhere from Glastonbury Festival to the The Olympic Games and sharing the stage with an array of global artists including Xavier Rudd, Ben Harper, Jack Johnson, RY X, and releasing his music with major labels and films including Sony and National Geographic.

Samuel is also a qualified spinal specialist, personal trainer, surf coach, and ocean activist who has woven all of these passions into his own methodology the HUMAN INSTRUMENT.

Joining him is transformational vocalist, healer, and mentor Sarah Conner, creator of The Visible Voice, whose work helps people regulate their nervous systems, reconnect with their authentic voice, and cultivate the courage to be fully seen and heard. Having performed alongside artists including Yaima, Deya Dova, Dirtwire, Mose, and more, Sarah has devoted years to mastering the art of trusting inspiration in the moment-creating entirely spontaneous vocal journeys that have become the hallmark of her work. Her approach demonstrates what becomes possible when technique, presence, and intuition come into complete alignment. Together, Sarah and Samuel have created an experience that blends practical musical development with profound personal transformation.

This Workshop Is Designed To Help You

• Deepen your relationship with your own creative gifts.

• Unlock your unique musical voice.

• Develop greater confidence expressing yourself authentically.

• Reignite your sense of inspiration, purpose, and play.

• Transform self-doubt into creative freedom.

• Discover practical tools for songwriting, improvisation, and collaboration.

• Build a healthier relationship with your creativity that continues long after the workshop.

During The Experience You'll Enjoy

• Guided practices that free your natural voice.

• Creative exercises that awaken inspiration.

• Vocal exploration and musical improvisation.

• Songwriting rooted in emotional truth.

• Collaborative creation in a welcoming, supportive environment.

• Wellness practices that cultivate clarity, presence, and creative flow.

You'll Leave With

• Greater confidence in your creative expression.

• Practical tools to continue writing, creating, and performing.

• A renewed sense of purpose and connection to your music.

• New creative friendships and meaningful community.

• A deeper understanding that your gift is already enough-because you are the gift.

What People Are Saying

"Simply life changing." - Hannah Lowe

"I discovered not only my voice, but my ultimate meditation." - Dan Brasilo

"I went from being fearful and unsure of myself and my music to completely loving it and not being able to stop writing."- Lesley Haynes

"The workshop I attended with you is still impacting my life months later. I feel like a flower that's slowly blooming." - Sarah

@ Fremont Abbey Arts Center

11:30a doors, 12-3p Workshop

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ABBEY ARTS EVENT INFO:

• Fremont Abbey is ADA accessible on either level.

• For most events we have a mix of padded chairs and standing room.

• Seating is not guaranteed or reserved unless noted.

• To respect the performing artists and your fellow attendees, please refrain from talking during the quieter performances.  Those unable to adhere to this guideline may be asked to leave (no refunds).  

• Please limit photos & video during the show so as to not distract other attendees from the experience.

• Phone and video may be permitted for some shows from the standing area only please.

• No professional cameras or cameras with shutters allowed in the venue

• We are an all ages venue. Kids 10 & under are free at Abbey Arts concerts & arts events unless noted.  Program content may vary, please use your own discretion. 

• Equity & Inclusion - Entering the venue indicates agreement to adhere to the Abbey Respect Policy. www.fremontabbey.org/respect

• Service animals as defined by the ADA are allowed. Service animals are defined as dogs that are individually trained to do work or perform tasks for people with disabilities.

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