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The Alexander Technique and the Performing Arts

Alexander Technique and performing arts
Whether you're a singer, musician, actor or dancer, your performance is a combination of your learned skills and the ability of your body to carry out what you ask of it... when you require it.

You may have noticed the quality of your performance can change from day to day, and even moment to moment. What may have been possible yesterday, may seem a little harder to pull off today. Why would this be the case? If you've done it before, why not every time?

The answer is habit, or more precisely, muscle habits.

The muscle actions you employ to sing, play and move, only have to differ by a tiny amount and the whole action can change. Tension in the neck or jaw will not only affect your voice, it can also impact your movement due to interference with your reflexes. And, I'm sure, as a performer you'll recognise anxiety, over-enthusiasm or nerves can lead to the last thing you need before going on stage - a tightness in your jaw, neck and shoulder muscles.

If you've ever wondered why you can perform so effortlessly and precisely one day, and yet be below par and disappointing the next, these tiny, unperceivable actions may be the reason. By improving your self-awareness through guided movement, you will become more sensitive to the factors underlying your performance, and therefore give you the skills to manage and control them. ​​

​I've worked with many performers over the last twenty years and appreciate the factors and pressures that underpin performance. During this time I've devised a number of techniques performers can apply to help. You can read testimonials from my clients here.

For more information on either group courses or individual 1-2-1 sessions for your discipline please see below.

Alexander Technique Courses for Performing Artists

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As an ​actor you have to be in the moment. This allows all of your movements and gestures to be those of your character and not your own. ​Learning to apply the principles of the Alexander Technique will develop this vital skill, plus help you deal with performance anxiety and stage-fright.

​Find out about my courses for actors here >>>


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Musicians are also an instrument, yes I know that's a cliche, but it's true. If you're not comfortable when playing, your performance will be compromised. Excessive muscle tension or fatigue in your body will impact your movement and breathing. The Alexander Technique shows you how to sit or stand for long periods using minimal effort, thus freeing your body to do what it knows best... play. ​See more here >>>


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Singers need to know how to breath freely to provide the fuel to your voice. Tightening and pulling down not only affects the movement of your rib cage, it also depresses the larynx and thus the quality of your voice. Learning to stay poised enhances function and allows you to perform to your optimum level.

Read more here >>>


If you'd like to find out more about my short courses that can be delivered to actors, singers and musicians
at your premises or place of rehearsal, ​please contact me today.

The Alexander Technique has its origins in the world of performing arts. You can read the full story here of how
F.M. Alexander came to devise this remarkable method.

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