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Welcome to the Sound Being Studio, a venue for Alexander Technique instruction, French horn lessons, and chamber music.  This is the studio of Heather Walker, and it is situated in beautiful Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada.

Let me introduce myself and two of my passions in life: the Alexander Technique and music.  I’ve been playing French horn since the age of ten, and I perform professionally with a wide variety of groups throughout British Columbia.  Performing music is a personal and artistic challenge for me, and a great deal of fun.  However, at one point the years of intense music studies led to some very challenging problems; repetitive strain injuries, tension problems, and overuse – all common to so many people.  After trying every conceivable form of treatment, I discovered the Alexander Technique, a method that taught me to “unlearn” my habits of inefficient movement and thought.  The Alexander Technique changed my life, and I became fascinated with this extraordinary tool that can enable each one of us to live in an integrated, balanced, and focused manner. I eventually completed the full time three-year training course to become a certified teacher.  Through the Alexander Technique, I have the rewarding opportunity to help individuals change habits of tension and reaction.  Often these habits are compromising the natural working coordination, ease, and efficiency of the whole person and by addressing these problems subtle and profound changes can take place.  More than a simple remedy for tension and poor posture, the Alexander Technique also changes ingrained thinking patterns and clears the way for a better quality of life.  It can be used by anyone.