Creating a Creativity Practice with Vinnie Stergin

Send Lauren a text! On this episode I have a super fun interview with Vinnie Stergin! Vinnie is a musician, teacher and creator of the Mindful Ukulele Method. Vinnie talks about growing up with the influence of music and what lead to creating the Mindful Ukulele Method. We also talk about the benefits of having a regular creativity practice and how you can start one of your own. Here's a free course on THE MINDFUL UKULELE METHOD that Vinnie is offering to Your Zen Friend listeners: LINK to free course (especially for your listeners): https://yzf.mindfulukulelemethod.com How to connect with Vinnie: WEB: www.stergin.com INSTA: @sterginmusic FACEBOOK: @vinzenzstergin TIKTOK: @stergin And check out Vinnie's music video with his band, "Shiny Brain Crayons:" https://youtu.be/RoFhHznaULA Vinnie's Bio: Vinnie Stergin is a musician, artist & educator. He grew up in the Austrian mountains, where his parents kicked him down a ski slope when he was just 3 years old - that’s when he had to learn to stay on track. He won some prestigious awards, wrote many compositions for eg. Tokyo Olympia 2020, was signed to indie and major labels, has been supported by corporate world giants such as Red Bull & Polaroid & his work has also been recognised by the Arts Council UK & Help Musicians UK (Do It Differently Award). His recent project ‘12 Photos 12 Tracks’ saw him sending a camera around the world, then turning the returning photos into a music album, live show & exhibition. Currently he writes and tours with his band Shiny Brain Crayons. He studied music education at the world famous Mozarteum Salzburg, worked for human rights organisations in Amsterdam and Los Angeles before moving to London where he resides now. Over the past 20 years he taught, coached & inspired hundreds of students from all walks of life to explore their creativity and experience the transformative power of music. He also worked in a prison in SE London teaching music to young offenders. Through his own mental health journey and discovering mindfulness & meditation he developed a very unique way of teaching which ultimately formed ‘The Mindful Ukulele Method’. “I’ve always been very curious about people, nature and life and love to experiment, explore. I’m a constant work in progress, and love that.” I'd love to hear from YOU!! Here's where to connect with me: Facebook group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/yourzenfriend Email me at: [email protected] Find me on instagram https://www.instagram.com/yourzenfriendpod/ If you would like to learn more about Lauren's counseling services you can view her website here: https://www.laurencounseling.com/ This podcast is for informational and educational purposes only and not intended to be a replacement for diagnosis, mental health therapy or psychological treatment of any kind. Please consult with your doctor or mental health provider in order to care for your physical or mental health.