Musicians

After a long day in the recording studio, are you physically and mentally exhausted? After hours of practicing for an upcoming concert, are you a mass of aches, pains or numbness? As a professional, you must cope every day with the intense physical and mental demands of making music.

Since the technique was developed over 100 years ago, musicians have been enjoying the benefits of practicing the Alexander Technique. These include rehabilitation from and prevention of neck and back pain, tendonitis, joint problems, fatigue and RSI. Other advantages include increased mental clarity, better performance and greater physical enjoyment while playing.

The Alexander Technique heightens your awareness of the way you use yourself. You learn how to better align and coordinate your body which frees up your neuromuscular system. In a series of private lessons, your Alexander teacher will observe you as you perform everyday activities, and as you play your instrument. After analyzing your movement pattern, your teacher will guide you with words and a gentle touch to help you become aware of any habits where you compress or clench your muscles, and shows you how to release and expand as you play.

The Alexander Technique is educational and practical. After several lessons you can start to use it effectively on your own, while you practice, during a recording session or on the concert stage. You learn how to bring an immediate change in your physical and mental state. You don't need to take a break or get a massage to bring about relief from muscular tension or stage fright. By using the Technique, you reduce the tension created by your old habits of compression, allowing your entire body to works more fluidly.