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Music for People
Since 1988 the non-profit organisation “Music for People” in the USA has been organising and coordinating workshops and music improvising events for people, who want to develop and share free music making and singing
Music for People was founded in 1986 by the Cellist David Darling (1941 -2021*) and the flautist Bonnie Insull. They created new ways of perceiving, expressing and sharing music. Man and music are integral to the Philosophy of Music for People.
An artistic attitude of respect, gaiety, humour and being in the present moment has been established over the years. This attitude encourages musical initiative and cherishes the devotion to music as a result of it.
Music for people is a platform for experienced musicians and non-professional music lovers to meet, share their love to music, learn from each other and deepen their ability to play music freely.
From this protected environment of tolerance there can evolve a creative space which opens up an intuitive access to mutual music making, improvising and developing a personal musical expression.
Music for People is for all those who want to embark on this wonderful journey.
Since more than 20 years, Music for People seminars are taking place in Switzerland too. Since 2015 the organisation Music for People Europe is organizing and supporting MfP Seminars and the «Musicainship and Leadership Program» MLP in Switzerland and also other european countries.
Seminars and Workshops Europe 2026
February 20 - 22, 2026 «Musical Journey around the World»
With Alexander Merz and Mike Horowitz (german, english on request)
Herzberg - SWITZERLAND
Music for People Seminar open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)
April 10 - 15, 2026 «Transformation of musical Expression»
With Mary Knysh and Alexander Merz (english/german)
Herzberg - SWITZERLAND
Music for People Seminar open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)
April 17 - 19, 2026 «Stepping into your authentic Music»
Barcelona - SPAIN
With Mary Knysh (englisch/spanish)
Open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)
Barcelona, ESMUC Escuela Superior de Música de Cataluña
April 24 -26, 2026 «Facilitator&Expressive Musicality Trainig»
With Mary Knysh (english/italian)
Rome - ITALY
Music for People Italy
(recognized for further education MLP)
June 05 - 07 «Improvising, spontanious Music Making with Music for People»
Rigi Klösterli - SWITZERLAND
Open Music for People weekend open to anyone interested
Information and RegistrationJuly 13 - 18, 2026 «Resonance and Vibrations»
With Mike Horowitz and Bernhard Maurer (german, english on request)
Kiental - SWITZERLAND
Music for People Seminar open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)
Saturday, September 12, 2026 «Music from within»
Schaan - PRINIPALITY OF LICHTENSTEIN
With open improjam in the evening!
With Anna Eichenberger and Renato Spengeler
Music for People Seminar open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)
October 16 - 18, 2026 «Authenticity - on the path to self-expression»
With Clíodhna Ní Aodáin and Anna Eichenberger (german, english on request)
Kiental - SWITZERLAND
Music for People Seminar open to anyone interested
(recognized for further education MLP)
October 23 - 25, 2026 «A través de la música, el ritmo y el movimiento, exploración y el juego!»
With Mary Knysh (englisch/spanisch)
Madrid - SPAIN
(recognized for further education MLP)
Exact location will be announced later.
For further Informations: [email protected]
Music for People Europe Video:
«The Delight of Playing, Spontanious Music with Music for People»
News Blog:
40 Jahre Music for People
1986 wurde in den USA Music for People von Bonnie Insull und David Darling gegründet. Es gibt einige Zeitdokumente die erhalten geblieben sind, auch wenn Improvisation im Moment entsteht, immer wieder neu und intuitiv.
Gedanken zur Stille
«Ein Tag ohne Alleinsein, ohne Stille, ohne das Grün eines Baumes oder die Weite des Himmels ist kein gelebter Tag. Und wenn es nur eine halbe Stunde während des Tages ist oder abends vor dem Schlafengehen, wenn es nur ein Strauch ist, der vor dem Fenster grünt, oder ein paar Blumen in der Vase, das Wort eines Dichters, ein paar Takte Musik.» (Theodor Hieck)
Paul Winter - Remembering David Darling
Paul Winter stellte bei der Online Veranstaltung "Celebration of Life" Kunstwerke und Hintergründe vor, bei denen David Darling mitgewirkt hatte.
Es lohnt sich Zeit zu nehmen.
Music for People Europe dankt Paul Winter für diese wundervollen Erinnerungen und Zusammenhänge zu David Darlings Schaffen.
A Tribute to David Darling:
Clip: Begegnung Impro Ensemble
Eine freie Improvisation - VidmarHallen Lifthalle - 1. Stock, Dezember 2019
Fill Your Home With Music
Join Mary Knysh, Clíodhna Ní Aodáin & Irene Feher
Online Music Circle
Zoom video meeting. You will receive a link when you register
Deine Freie Stimme - Buch Neuerscheinung
Alfred Wolfsohn (1898-1962) erkannte, dass unsere Stimme viel grösser ist, als wir meinen. Roy Hart (1926-1975) und die Mitglieder seines Theaters entwickelten diese Erkenntnisse weiter. Falls Du diese Stimmpioniere nur vom Hörensagen kennst, findest Du hier die perfekte Einführung.
"Spiellust - spontan musizieren mit Music for People"
Der Kurzdokfilm von Daniel Rytz, der zeigt, wie wir bei Music for People gemeinsam improvisieren ist nun aufgeschaltet. Wir wünschen viel Spass zum Seh- und Hörvergnügen!
Musik-Improvisation als Ritual
Ein Raum zur freien Improvisation und rituellem erkunden
mit Matthias Rauh & Ralf Assmann