We’ve created a 4 part series to support learning new movement habits. In this series we will cover: Part 1: Emerging from not knowing – seeing your habits Part 2: Consciously exploring new pathways Part 3: New Normal Emerges Part 4: New Habits formed – celebrate the wins! Part One: Emerging from not knowing - seeing your habits New habits are learnt, new habits need practice. To...
Socrates said the secret to change is not fighting the old, but embracing the new. For musicians, embracing the new will be easy due to the benefits of the Alexander Technique. It starts right at the beginning – from the moment the pianist even thinks about sitting at his or her chair. And even before. A new mindset It involves a new...
Many people who have spent a lot of time practising on their chosen musical instrument know all about chronic neck pain. Whether you are a keen amateur or a professional, sitting or standing with your instrument can put a lot of strain on your neck in the way that nature never intended. ...
Take this quote from my current reading, Be Different. This fascinating and insightful book describes the experience of growing up with Asperger’s syndrome, and the strategies the author developed to both overcome the challenges and celebrate the advantages that it brings....
I’d like to tell you about Dave Carr – our newest team member! Dave answered a few questions about his musical life and his start in the Alexander Technique work. Please be introduced to Dave Carr…...
The Alexander Technique is about posture, right? Actually, it’s the other way around, particularly when it comes to excelling at your chosen field of music – good posture is all about the Alexander Technique....
