Alexander
Technique
for Musicians
Alexander Technique
for Musicians
The Alexander Technique is a remarkably-effective means for changing tension habits and improving coordination. The Technique can be especially beneficial for musicians dealing with excessive stress, injury, or pain and for musicians wanting to enhance performance skills. The Alexander Technique is included in the curriculum of a number of conservatories and university music departments. This site features informative articles and links to resources on the Alexander Technique for musicians. The Alexander Technique for Musicians site has been recognized and recommended by MERLOT (Multimedia Educational Resources for Online Teaching).
Introduction to the Alexander Technique for Musicians
The Alexander Technique A talk given at Indiana University School of Music, Bloomington
by Frank Pierce JonesA Technique for Musicians by Frank Pierce Jones
The Alexander Technique for Woodwind PlayersGrabbing the Bird by the Tale: A Flutist's History of Learning to Play
by Alexander MurrayFortunate Misfortunes: Steps Toward the Alexander Technique
by Alexander MurrayThe Alexander Technique and Flute Playing
by Alexander Murray
The Alexander Technique for String PlayersThe Alexander Technique and the String Pedagogy of Paul Rolland
by Carol Porter McCulloughI. IntroductionII. The Life and Discovery of F. M. Alexander
III. Fundamentals of Upper String Playing and the Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique for SingersBorn to Sing
by Ron Murdock
The Alexander Technique for Daily Practice NEWWorking to a Principle
by Pedro de Alcantara
More essays and articles in the near future!
Links to Recommended Articles on the Alexander Technique for MusiciansIntroduction to the Alexander Technique
Three Musicians Talk About the Alexander Technique Two Alexander Technique teachers and one student, all professional musicians, discuss definitions of the Alexander Technique and their experiences learning, applying and teaching the technique in relation to music making.
Three Musicians Continue their Discussion of the Alexander Technique Second part of an in-depth discussion.
Three Musicians Conclude their Discussion of the Alexander Technique Third of a three-part discussion between a bassoonist, violinist and oboist.
The Alexander Technique and Musicians by John S. Hunter A clearly-written article explaining the premises and principles of the Alexander Technique and how they apply to music making.
The Alexander Technique for Flutists by Alexander Murray
A Sound Technique? by Eleanor Vivien Care Explains the operational ideas and describes the benefits of the Alexander Technique for students of singing.
The Alexander Technique: The Skill to Make Music by David Langstroth Explains what the Alexander Technique is, how it is learned, and how it can benefit the musician.
The Whole Guitarist Excerpt from The Whole Guitarist: "One Coordinated Gesture."
Links to ResourcesInsider's Guide to the Alexander Technique
The Alexander Technique Center of Washington
Learning the Alexander Technique: Lesson FAQs
Finding an Alexander Technique Teacher 1
Finding an Alexander Technique Teacher 2
Choosing an Alexander Technique Teacher
Mornum Time Press Publisher of quality books about the Alexander Technique.
Mouritz Press Specialist publisher of quality books on the Alexander Technique, including original writings of F. M. Alexander.
Recommended Reading on the Alexander Technique for MusiciansIndirect Procedures: A Musician's Guide to the Alexander Technique by Pedro de Alcantara. Foreword by Sir Colin Davis. London: Oxford University Press, 1997. Available from Amazon.
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