Common Practice is a new performance concept for classical music offering live listening sessions in an accessible storefront space.
Each session is just 30–40 minutes long and built around a focused expressive idea—either a single piece or a curated set.
The space is set up casually with benches, chairs, and cushions closely surrounding the musicians. The audience numbers around 10–20 people at a time, and each session is repeated multiple times for different groups.
The experience is positioned as a contemplative community activity and advertised with a set of listening notes (similar to wine or coffee tasting) describing the expressive experience and benefits of hearing that particular music.
Afterwards, listeners are invited to fill out a card with their own impressions, and compare notes if they want to. A simple coffee or tea service follows the music.
