OpusLab
A Space to Grow
Your Creativity, Your Art, &
Yourself
To create your best work, you need to be at your best.
I help artists, musicians, and creatives build the resilience, authenticity, and mindset to thrive continually — without feeling blocked or burning out — because
when you flow, your art does too.
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The Opus Edit
Curated for artists, musicians, creatives, and curious starters, this blog blends my personal insight, with my professional background, and proven practical tools. This is your backstage pass to a sustainable creative life through mindset shifts, inspiration, empowerment, rituals, and action.
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THE ARTIST’S DILEMMA
Between inspiration and exhaustion
Being an artist isn’t just what you do- it’s who you are. When inspiration flows, it’s effortless, almost magical, like tapping into something greater than yourself.
But the path of a creative isn’t always smooth. There are moments when the very thing that brings you joy, starts to feel heavy, when the pressure to create overshadows the love for your art.
Some days, self-doubt creeps in—telling you you’re not good enough, that you’ll never measure up.
The pressure to create something meaningful can feel paralyzing, leaving you stuck in your own head.
One moment, you’re in flow; the next, you’re battling creative blocks, exhaustion, or the fear that you’ll never break through to the next level.
Maybe you push yourself too hard, sacrificing your well-being just to keep up.
Or maybe you hold yourself back, afraid of failing, afraid of being seen.
What if you could break free from these patterns and create from a place of energy, confidence, flow and joy?
Work with me
Coaching 1:1
One-on-one sessions online, or in person, for personalized support to help you gain clarity, direction and control, and create a plan to move forward and achieve next milestones. Individual sessions, or a personalized program.
The Artist’s Way. One-on-one personalized journey based on Julia Cameron’s bestseller. In these 1:1 sessions, you are guided and supported with insights and tools to help you overcome blocks and reconnect with your creativity.
Groups
Tailor made workshops at festivals and educational institutes where participants learn and practice skills for relevant topics, e.g. building resilience, high-performance, creating a vision as an artist.
The Artist’s Way in Music. Led by Anne Brattinga (Singing Circle, vocal coach & musician) and myself (Kiyoko), a 7 session program based on Julia Cameron’s The Artist’s Way.
Lab Circles. Group meetings with targeted topics. Check back later for more information.
“My time with Kiyoko at the workshop was an unforgettable and inspiring experience! Her valuable insights helped me navigate especially the psychological challenges of auditioning and performing, and I felt completely relaxed in her calm and caring atmosphere. I trusted her completely and was able to learn and grow so much as a musician in just a short amount of time. With a new perspective and attitude toward my career, I feel inspired to continue pursuing my dreams. Thank you Kiyoko for such a wonderful experience! “
– Violist, Kiyoko & Nobuko 3-day Workshop
“Kiyoko was great in helping me think of new strategies to make organizational tasks more manageable and enjoyable, instead of stressful and overwhelming. I am currently sitting in a cafe enjoying a cup of coffee while dealing with correspondence and travel itineraries. It’s amazing how good my mood is…this is a new feeling for me!”
– Cellist, USA/Germany, Marlboro Music Festival
About Kiyoko
At OpusLab, I offer personalized guidance to help you create your most important opus:
YOU, AND YOUR WORK OF ART.
Here, you’ll find a fresh approach to self-development—
a toolkit for building a sustainable lifestyle that supports both your artistry and life.
Think of it as a lab where you can experiment, refine, and lay the foundation for a practice and life that truly reflects who you are.
Let’s go on an adventure together, Kiyoko