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Description
"Performing with Ease: Freeing the Body with the Alexander Technique" is a transformative course designed specifically for instrumentalists and singers seeking to enhance their performance and well-being. Through the principles of the Alexander Technique, participants will gain valuable insights into identifying and addressing unhelpful tensions that often plague musicians, leading to pain and chronic discomfort. By developing a heightened awareness of their bodies and movement patterns, students will learn practical techniques to release these tensions, ultimately promoting ease, freedom, and enjoyment in their playing. Moreover, the course addresses the common issue of performance anxiety, offering strategies and exercises to alleviate stage fright and cultivate a confident and relaxed mindset. This hands-on class combines theoretical knowledge with experiential learning, engaging students in a variety of awareness exercises and providing opportunities for class performances, where they can apply the techniques and showcase their newfound ease and artistry. By the end of the course, participants will have gained valuable tools to unlock their potential and achieve optimal performance outcomes while nurturing a harmonious connection between body, mind, and music. For Ages 12+.If you have questions about this class please call the NEC Prep School office at (617)585-1160. Thank you and we look forward to seeing you in class.
Course Sub-Category
Performance and Practice
Instructor
Clara Sandler
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