I have seen one-to-one coaching transform the creative practice of artists of all disciplines.
Take Yolanda for example.
I worked with her for months leading up to a large gallery exhibition she was presenting.
Coaching helped her:
name what mattered about the show
overcome obstacles as she prepared
clarify goals and plan out complex logistics (like getting everything from her home studio to the gallery walls)
The bottom picture is from our last session.
Her sly smile and empty studio say it all!
Coaching is a radical act of inner discovery. I have seen it change artists' lives.
It has changed mine.
As a Juilliard-trained oboist I have performed with top orchestras in venues around the world. In spite of whatever success I found as a musician, I struggled with a sense of purpose, imposter syndrome, and burn out. As I sought help, I looked around and noticed just how many other creatives were struggling too. Then I found coaching. In my own coaching practice, I feel called to serve artists who want to explore how to cultivate a sustainable and joyful creative practice, regardless of discipline.
I believe…
in the power of creativity to transform the world
that artists can be compelling agents of change
that the creative impulse is a strong force for good for both the outside world and the creator themselves
that coaching—specifically the asking of powerful and effective questions—can help the artist learn to nurture their creative impulse, overcome creative block, set personal and professional goals, and more.
every artist is capable and whole
I have led thousands of artists in a journey of creative recovery and discovery in my Artist’s Way and Artist’s Joy Creative Cluster groups in an effort to debunk the tortured artist stereotype once and for all.
I have completed hundreds of hours of one-to-one coaching and am a Certified Start with Heart Facilitator through Graydin.
Natalia Temesgen, Playwright and TV Writer
“I began working with Merideth after coming off of writing and producing a season of TV for over a year. It was lucrative and stimulating but draining. It left me feeling insecure about my ‘why.’ Right off the bat, Merideth listened with an intuitive ear. She asked me the right questions. We discussed actionable steps. Soon, I was in the driver’s seat of my career, operating from a mindset of possibility rather than survival. While these are issues I have historically brought to therapists with some success, working with a coach who herself is a multidisciplinary artist has been a unique gift.
Syneva Colle, cellist
“Signing up for personal coaching with Merideth is one of the best things I've ever done for myself as an artist! She brought warmth, enthusiasm, and wise insights to every single session. She has helped me to recover a joyful confidence in music-making that I've honestly been missing for years. Thank you, Merideth - for setting me on the path away from shame and toward creative flourishing!'“
I would love to be your guide as you seek creative freedom and joy.
Your discovery session with me is free!
To keep coaching accessible to working artists at every career stage while supporting the sustainability of this practice, limited sliding scale slots are available per quarter:
Tier 1: Professional Rate ($250/hr): For established professionals or those living comfortably. Paying this rate subsidizes reduced-cost access for emerging artists.
Tier 2: Contributor Rate ($185/hr): For working artists with steady income who can cover the core cost of coaching.
Tier 3: Access Rate ($125/hr): For emerging artists or those experiencing financial constraint.
If financial constraints are a barrier, please reach out directly—we will always do our best to find a path forward.
Standard Rates & Offerings
1:1 Creative Coaching Session (50 mins): $250
3-Session Jumpstart Package: $700 (Save $50)
Ideal for short-term goal setting, project clarity, or navigating a specific creative roadblock.
6-Session Deep Dive Package: $1,350 (Save $150)
Designed for sustained momentum, mindset transformation, and growth over 3–6 months.
12-Session Annual Anchor Package: $2,600 (Save $400)
Monthly check-ins and ongoing support for long-term accountability and sustainable practice
Cancellation Policy & Punctuality
Cancellations & Rescheduling: Life happens, and schedules shift! If you need to cancel or reschedule, please give at least 24 hours' notice so we can offer that time to another artist. Cancellations made with less than 24 hours' notice will be charged the full session fee.
Late Arrivals: To make the absolute most of our time together and keep the day running smoothly for everyone, sessions begin right on time. If you’re delayed by more than 10 minutes, the session will be considered a no-show and charged accordingly.
Booking & Payment Details
Inquiries: Email hello@artistsforjoy.org
Payment Terms: Payment is due 1 hour prior to your scheduled session.
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All sessions are currently offered via Zoom only.
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Birthday Reflection Session—$125
These Zoom sessions are designed for you to mark another trip around the sun with intentional reflection and inspire loving action for the year ahead. I'll offer a few questions to shape a discussion looking back since your last birthday and looking forward to the year ahead. Please book within a month of your birthday. Birthday Reflection Coaching Session Cost: $125 for 50 minutes (Due to the already discounted price, these sessions are not offered on a sliding scale.)
Your Coach and Advocate
Holding a Doctor of Musical Arts from The Juilliard School, degrees from Yale University and the University of Cincinnati (CCM), and experience as a Fulbright Scholar, Merideth brings decades of elite artistic practice and deep facilitation expertise to every session.
As the author of two books on creative process and spiritual grounding, her coaching integrates the Graydin Start with Heart method, Enneagram (Level 1 Certified) insights, and specialized training in mental health support and spiritual care (Mental Health First Aid, SafeTALK, Stephen Ministry).
Read more about Merideth here.
“Merideth asked many thought-provoking questions that helped facilitate discussion and discovery about everything... The sessions were so helpful; providing me with the springboard I needed to start exploring the more undeveloped parts of not only my character but my professional career as well.” ”
“Merideth is everything you could hope for in a coach: smart and insightful, a deep listener, an invested accountability partner, and a powerful advocate. With grace and joy she will help you find your way to your most creative, purposeful and, yes, joyous life. ”
More from Merideth…
“Creativity has the power to heal and inspire Us all,
especially artists.”
podcast
Join me as I seek to debunk the "tortured artist" myth and explore how the creative life can bring us deep satisfaction, healing and even joy. New episodes go live every Friday on our website or wherever you get your podcasts.
“The info on Artists For Joy is beams of white hot light, burning callouses away from the skin of my damaged soul, bringing healing and comfort. Shining light in the darkness of my heart. So grateful for this podcast.”
Talks and Workshops
In person, online, and everything in between, I love to create space for groups to explore deep topics that substantially impact artists and all people. I have designed and led interactive workshops for arts organizations, higher ed institutions, and spiritual communities throughout the world and I’d love to learn your specific community’s needs so I can serve you, too.
Recent workshops include: Mindfulness for Artists, Tuning your Inner Dialogue, Creativity as a Spiritual Practice, How to Study the Arts without Eventually Hating It, to name a few. Reach out to learn more.
“The workshop with Merideth was the only Zoom call that held my attention 100% of the time!”
Courses and Curriculums
I facilitate a bi-annual “Artist’s Way” Creative Cluster, a book group which creates community around the seminal text of Julia Cameron about creativity as a spiritual practice. Learn more and register.
I am also currently creating more materials and courses for artists, institutions, and spiritual communities and I am looking forward to sharing those with the world soon. Join our mailing list to be the first to know when my newest material goes live!
“The Artist’s Way Cluster with Merideth allowed us to slowly open up with each other and share stories of dreams and struggles. It is rare to find that openness in the world, and Merideth’s willingness to be that way, in addition to her excellent workshop organization, helped spur us on to more openness as well. It is a class that resonates for a long time after the final meeting.”
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