Testimonials

From Despair to Belief

"I was compelled to randomly reach out to a complete stranger after seeing a disturbing post on Facebook by a professional musician suffering from Musician's Focal Dystonia. The despair was obvious. Thankfully, he replied to my email and we got together for a couple of lengthy coaching sessions." - Greg Spence

Initial Facebook post by Joshua B., professional flutist:

"I’ve played all my cards, and sometimes ya gotta get out with some dignity and discover the next chapter waiting.

It’s bittersweet, but even when success was within my grasp with so much treatment, it was just a mirage. After 3 years of trying to overcome this, I’m out.

It’s been a good run and career ✌️ good luck to everyone else out there!"

Greg's Response:

"Hello Joshua, I am touched by your MFD post and it keeps appearing on my feed so I felt compelled to reach out to you.  I have just filmed a personal message for you.

I don't mean to be forward, I'm just giving you one more card...

My sincere best wishes, Greg Spence"

Joshua B.'s Response, Great Result:

"Update since my depressing post a few months ago…

I passed my military music assessment! *it’s like a college jury every year. Categories: rhythm, technique, interpretation, tone, articulation, intonation.

A technical and lyrical piece on both flute and piccolo, plus sight reading for both, and 24-hour quickly prepared pieces on both. I needed a 21/36 to get my recommendation for promotion and my recommendation for re-enlistment.

My command here has been supportive and see the growth and effing hard work. 

What’s next: new contract and next rank. Sure, I’m nervous about the next contract and new leadership. I’ll need a 22 to maintain my rank, and a 24 or 26 to even start looking at the rank after that.

I’m not recovered, but am recovering. Confidence is up. I wanna thank Greg Spence for reaching out, coaching me, and not letting me give up.

Tons of techniques and strategies to reach steps of success- happy to share if you wanna DM."