“Musicians, actors, dancers, and other artists have long recognized the benefits of applying Alexander Technique to their art form. Reducing excess tension in movement and posture, freeing up the breath, enhancing vocal production, reducing performance anxiety, and accessing a deeper, more anchored presence during performance are just a few reasons why artists are repeatedly drawn to the Technique.” This quote is from our national website for Alexander Technique in Canada, and summarizes how important the technique can be for anyone learning an art form.

I myself got into the technique as an injured musician, and it helped me so much that I am convinced I would not have had a professional playing career without the Alexander Technique. Now I am happy to share this technique through introductory workshops, group classes, and private lessons. This week I will be co-teaching an introductory AT workshop for the string orchestra class (violin, viola, cello, bass) of Mr. Nicholas Urquhart, Killarney Secondary School, Vancouver. The other teacher is Erin Macdonald, who is also a professional violist as well as a CanSTAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique.

For more information about the Alexander Technique, or to request a workshop for a specific group, please don’t hesitate to contact me at info@soundbeingstudio.com.