Musicians

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Alexander Technique (MinnCAT)

Great for Musicians

Proprioception (or the kinesthetic sense) is an extremely important sense for musicians. Defined as our internal feedback system of effort, balance, and body position. Proprioception needs to be improved in nearly everyone. Any of our senses can easily become unreliable including the sense of proprioception.

Here is a Brian McCullough working with musicians:

Alexander principles address how the daily habits in the use of the self (such as sitting, standing and walking) affect seemingly disparate problems such as stage fright, musculoskeletal pain, playing induced injuries. For musicians the interplay of unconscious habits and body mechanics strongly affect tone production and technique. The Alexander experience is called a "lesson" because it is an educational process, not a passive therapy. All musicians benefit — from beginners to professionals.

Benefits for musicians include improved:

• tone quality

• endurance

• stage presence

• technical control

• reduction in stress, anxiety, and pain

• ability to solve problems

• life-long learning and inspiration

Just a few musicians who've studied: Paul McCartney, Sting, Julian Bream, Yehudi Menuhin, James Galway, Sir Colin Davis, and musicians in every major orchestra and music institution.

➤ Langstroth, David; "The Skill to Make Music"

➤ Williamson, Malcolm; "The Role of the Alexander Technique"

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