Hi, I’m Jilian

Jilian McGreen standing in a modern kitchen with white cabinets and stainless steel appliances.

I was raised to form myself to a system.

I got a doctorate in voice. I joined the military.

…to contort my thinking and my body to the shape of an institution.

…to defer to authority, avoid responsibility, and execute the orders of others.

…to conform to my surroundings and dismiss parts of me that don’t fit.

I learned…

Luckily, that wasn’t all I learned.

Somatic awareness practices like the Alexander Technique showed me I have

more choices

more power

and more freedom

than I ever imagined.

Somatic Educator

Certified Alexander Technique Teacher & Somatic Educator, mBODYed (anticipated fall 2025)

Coach

Certified Insight Coach Practitioner, Insight Coaching Community

Voice Professional & Scholar

Doctorate of Musical Arts, University of Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music

Writer

Check out the blog or some other musings here and here.

Veteran & Military Spouse

9 years of Air Force service. 8 years (and counting) married to an Army soldier.

Bio

Download available here.

Memory Lane

…because life isn’t Instagram-able

  • Four people standing on rocks outdoors with a stone wall and grass in the background.

    My parents served public school and state hospital systems and provided the secure foundation I needed to explore the vulnerable worlds of music performance and somatic awareness.

  • Two young girls smiling, standing close with arms around each other, wearing sports jerseys in an indoor sports setting.

    Strong female friendships are a cornerstone of my life. My friends teach me about belonging, perseverence, and love.

  • A young girl sitting on the floor against a wall, reading a book, with a denim jacket and a school bag beside her.

    Reading is integral to how I experience the world. See the blog for book recommendations and how they relate to somatic awareness work.

  • A young Jilian McGreen pictured with then UConn player and future WNBA star Diana Taurasi.

    I am a lifelong fan of women’s basketball—where women are big, strong, aggressive, and betting on themselves.

  • Jilian and her teacher stand smiling wearing graduation robes after the doctoral hooding ceremony.

    I completed a Doctorate of Musical Arts in Voice from the Cincinnati College-Conservatory of Music (CCM) in 2017. I focused on vocal pedagogy and received a world-class education. I also internalized systems and expectations that didn’t truly serve me or support my well-being.

  • Jilian McGreen in a military uniform singing into a microphone during a concert, with a band seen in the background.

    I spent the first half of my Air Force career as a military musician. Today music forces me to wrestle with topics like imposter syndrome and what it means to be “good enough.”

  • Jilian McGreen taking a selfie in the parking lot outside the Pentagon, wearing a camouflage military hat, glasses, and a brown jacket with a backpack.

    My last day working at the Pentagon. I am grateful to support women veterans and military spouses through coaching and speaking.

A woman sitting cross-legged on the floor using a laptop with some magazines and a mug nearby.