Alexander Technique for Musicians
This 4-week course is open to instrumentalists and singers of all levels and abilities. Whether you have unwanted tension, have experienced a performance injury, feel anxiety or discomfort while playing, or are just curious about Alexander Technique and music-making, this course is appropriate for you!
Saturdays: 9:30-11am
August: 9, 16, 23 & 30
Laura Medisky, DMA, M.AmSAT
434 S. Yellowstone Drive, Madison (map)
Laura will share her personal insights as a performer and teacher, and present tools for integrating Alexander work into your musical practice, performance and pedagogy. Using individual movements and partnered activities, we will explore the Alexander principles of Body Use, the mind-body connection, and directing. Participants will also benefit from hands-on guidance to address unproductive habits of movement, excess tension, and playing injury issues.
Each week we will work with concrete ways of integrating AT concepts into your musical practice, supporting you in the lifelong endeavor of attaining your full potential as a musician. Knowledge of anatomy, healthy movements while playing, and procedures for self-care will give participants resources to apply to their particular instrument, creating a unique learning experience for each individual.
Examining and re-evaluating your approach to making music can be both rewarding and challenging for many reasons. This course is designed to be informative, practical, and enjoyable as participants explore their musicianship in a non-judgmental and positive group setting.
Questions? Contact Laura
Course Fee: $300
Optional add-on private lesson: $75
A special rate for class participants ($40 savings). Lesson must be completed within one month of our final class.
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Course payment is due in full at the time of registration. Private lessons can be added at an any point during the course.
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About Laura
Laura Medisky is an oboist and Alexander Technique teacher based in Madison, WI. Through her own experience with debilitating tendonitis, Laura came to the Alexander Technique in search of physical relief, and discovered a philosophical approach to mind-body awareness and habit-changing that has enhanced her musical practice, performance, teaching, and daily life. She earned her teaching certification from the Alexander Technique Center Urbana, under the direction of Joan and Alex Murray.
For nearly 30 years, Laura’s experience with Alexander Technique has guided her approach to performing, and has strongly influenced how she teaches music. She enjoys sharing her experience and expertise with fellow musicians to support them in their musical practice and teaching, and to enable them to achieve their fullest potential as musicians.
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Limited to 6 participants. Course payment is due in full at time of registration. The private lesson is optional and may be added later.
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