About the Evenings

An intimate evening of piano and a guided practice of letting go, developed by the composer Erinala.

Evenings are in English

What is Releasing?

By Erinala

Releasing is something we all do naturally, whether we realize it or not. Put simply, it's when you let something go. Typically it's not really a thing that you're letting go of; it's actually the feeling that you're letting go of. Typically this is a feeling of wanting, such as wanting approval or control.

Most of us are constantly holding onto this feeling of wanting. We've gotten so used to holding on that we no longer notice the subtle (or sometimes profound) suffering that comes with it. Few of us realize there's a simple way to invite a release without having to put any effort into it. I say "invite" because there's a part of you that responds to this process on its own, without effort. It's a different part of you than the thinking mind. If you're doing this from a place of effort, you're not releasing; you're doing something else. Releasing is when you stop putting in effort.

If releasing is something we all do naturally, why do we need an event or process like this? Because we've all been trained out of releasing, under the mistaken assumption that this keeps the gears of society moving. Just stuff your emotions. No one has time for your feelings. Little do we know that society would function better if we all could feel a little more at ease.

What to Expect at an Evening with Erinala

Releasing your feelings is not the same thing as expressing them. That's because they often leave when we let go. So, relax. There's nothing you have to do, say, or share. You will not be expected to weep loudly, scream and shake your fist in anger, or anything like that. (And you don't need to fake such gestures to fit in.)

That said, crying is normal and natural. Tissues will be available. It might happen, it might not, and it doesn't matter either way. You won't be shamed for expressing emotions either, if they need to be expressed.

Whatever you do, expect to turn your phones and mobile devices off, and give your full attention to being guided through a process I have found transformative in my own life, woven in with music improvised on the spot. Be especially open to the possibility of learning that process for yourself, as something you can take with you and use on your journey through life. A portion of the evening will be devoted to questions and sharing, for anyone who wants to. I want you to have something that you can use yourself when I am not present.

What Style of Music?

It will be an evening of piano. I play in many styles: Classical. Romantic. Contemporary. Sometimes a bit jazzy, sometimes a bit cinematic. It's all improvised on the spot, so whatever comes out is what comes out!

I've taken inspiration from many composers, from Bach, Beethoven, and Berlioz; Claude Debussy, Erik Satie, and Aaron Copland; or modern film and video game composers such as Hans Zimmer, Howard Shore, and my personal favorite: Nobuo Uematsu.