Educator Studio Implementation

Becoming mBODYed

How can you ensure your students learn effectively while protecting their long-term wellness? This program equips you with anatomically accurate pedagogy and the latest teaching tools to enhance learning, prevent injuries, and support sustainable performance

The Educator Studio Implementation Track Explained

The Educator/Studio Implementation Track is a program for music educators, classroom and studio alike.  

This two year program is designed to:

  • Build upon your discoveries of Body Mapping;

  • Learn pedagogical tools that allow you to teach both the content and the principles in your teaching spaces;

  • Allow you to implement these principles into your pedagogy to provide transformational learning for your students.

Your Investment Explained

A NOTE FROM SHAWN

“Of all continuing education opportunities, this program could have the most impact on your teaching since finishing your degree and starting your teaching career.  This program will update your music pedagogy with anatomical accuracy and current pedagogical tools that will enhance your students' learning, teach them ways to avoid potential injuries, and advocate for their personal wellness.”

    • Training Cost: $625/month for 12 months

    • Minimum Instruction: 5 hours per month, with unlimited coaching

    • Hourly Rate: Approx. $125/hour, less than private lessons

    • Price Guarantee: No price increases for 3 years

    • Program Focus: Somatic Modalities, including Alexander Technique and Body Mapping, grounded in empirical science

    • Instructor Expertise:

      • Critically acclaimed clarinetist

      • Somatic Trauma Educator

      • PAMA-certified Performing Arts Educator

      • Inclusion and Belonging expert

      • 19 years of professional teaching experience

    • Immediate Application: Practical learning to use on stage or in the studio

    • Investment in You: Personal embodiment before teaching; growth as a performer, teacher, and person

    Time Frame: Learning measured by the body and nervous system, not by a clock

Cohort 6- Registration Open

We are now accepting applications for Cohort 6 beginning August 15, 2025. This is not your average online training program, where hundreds of people attend webinars. It is an individualized program designed on a mentor/apprenticing model. Space is limited to ensure small cohorts and adequate 1:1 time.

Apply now to reserve your spot and receive free access to all remaining mBODYed Special Events in 2025.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • Regular Cohort Instruction: The Cohort meets for 90 minutes, 2 times per month for content instruction, exploration, and discussion.

    Online Instructional Manuals: Content addresses the nervous system, attention, and the complete body of knowledge for Body Mapping balance and breathing.

    Coaching: Unlimited access to Shawn Copeland for private coachings in professional development, performance skills, and teaching skill development. Shawn uses a variety of skills in individual coachings which include Alexander Technique, Body Mapping, Somatic Trauma Work, Nervous System Work, PAMA Certified Performing Arts Injury Prevention Work, Leadership Work, and Inclusion and Belonging Work.

  • The mBODYed Teacher-Training is for performing artists. Teachers and performers alike, this program will change they way you think about performing and teaching.

  • Year 1: This program consists of 10, 90-minute, online training sessions; unlimited private, online lessons; leading to certification to use Body Mapping within your pedagogy.

    Year 2 & 3: Class Cohort meetings continue twice a month for 90 minutes. Trainees will learn and incorporate the principles of Alexander Technique and hands-on work both within their pedagogy. Those finishing year 3 will be ready to begin the Sponsoring process with Alexander Technique International. Additionally, trainees will deepen their knowledge of Body Mapping as it applies to all performers outside of their own area of speciality.

    All cohort members have unlimited access to private lessons, and free attendance at all mBODYed retreats, workshops, or special events.

    Cohort members are expected to read outside of class, and bring their explorations of the material to our sessions.

    Attendance at (at least) one mBODYed retreat is required to learn and develop your hands on skills for Alexander Technique teaching.

  • Classes meet online via ZOOM.

    Cohort 5 begins in September 16, 2024!

    Specific class times will be scheduled based on the availability of those registered.

    All classes will be recorded for cohort use only.

  • Annual Tuition is $7500.

    A $500.00 deposit is due upon sign up to reserve your seat.

    Generally, cohort members are invoiced for $584 monthly.

    You may pay in other installments such as twice, or three times a year. Simply let me know your preference.

    You may receive a 10% discount for paying for all three years at once. Please speak to me if you prefer this option.

    REFUND POLICY: Refunds will be determined on a case by case basis according to terms in the contract.

  • Upon completion of year one, all cohort members will have the option to continue studying for an additional 1-2 years to prepare for the licensure process through the Assocation of Body Mapping Education and sponsoring through Alexander Technique International.

    This is a mentoring process where students are expected to direct their own learning with significant guidance and one-on-one interaction with faculty. Specific time for certification will vary from person to person.