Hey, I’m F.P.

Music’s been my anchor through pain, burnout, anxiety, and everything in between.

I’ve spent 20+ years learning how to keep playing even when my body said no, my brain said “what’s the point?”, and my hands were ready to give up.

I’m here to help people reconnect with music, even if their body’s been through the wringer.

With a background in osteopathy, psychology, and personal training, I specialise in helping adults, especially over 40s, play with less pain, more ease, and renewed confidence.

Gentle Octaves is where I share everything I’ve learned about healing, technique, body mechanics, and self-belief for grown-up musicians who want to keep playing without the pain.

My guides are practical, evidence-based, and no nonsense.

Just real tools to help your hands, voice, and confidence come back to life.

What I offer here:

– Body-friendly guitar techniques that support aging joints

– Practical tools for arthritis, tension, and old injuries

– Strategies for reducing vocal anxiety and performance fear

– Songwriting prompts to reconnect you to creativity

– Real-world advice for returning to music at any stage of life

If you’re tired of cookie-cutter advice, you’ll feel at home here.

Let’s get you playing, singing or creating again: with less pain, more joy, and no shame.

 Want to get started?

Grab the free chapter of Keep Playing or download one of my starter guides.

They’re short, practical, and made to help you feel the difference fast.

Scroll up to check them out.

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🌐 Learn more at: www.gentleoctaves.com