Taught by AUSTAT-certified Alexander Technique teacher Karen Anderson, this workshop is an introduction to the basic principles of the Alexander Technique, an educational method used by musicians worldwide to enhance practice and performance, prevent injuries and overcome performance anxiety.
Designed for musicians, the workshop focuses on tuning the body by improving balance and tone. It includes basic body mapping and movement explorations to encourage new patterns of thinking in activity, and exercises to let go of tensions that affect your ability to play and sound quality.
The Technique offers a process that cooperates with the musician’s understanding of the technical skill required in each performative situation, be it in concert, rehearsal or recording studio. It strengthens choice in the moment by sharpening the musician’s awareness of their environment, physical use and thought patterns while offering the means to lessen the subtle physical habits and stress responses that interfere with performance.
The Alexander technique recognises and works with the whole person, enabling them to move, feel, and play with greater ease, clarity, and freedom of expression.
$ 60 - Full price
$ 45 - Concession. Use discount code ‘TEMPO’
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The Technique was developed by Australian actor and orator, F M Alexander at the turn of the 20th century. It started as a solution for a performer’s voice problem and nowadays its application has widened into the education field and medical areas. The Alexander Technique is considered an integral part of the performer’s training and is taught at performing arts and music schools, colleges and universities around the world.
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Karen Anderson is an Alexander Technique Teacher based in Melbourne. She trained aerial, acrobatics, clowning, dance, hand-balancing and contortion throughout Europe and was a professional circus artist, teacher, co - founding director of the award winning Dublin based PaperDolls aerial performance company.
As an Alexander Technique Teacher, Karen maintains respect, warmth and a playful energy, refined by many years in the community and arts industry working with and supporting artists and communities. She also draws on years of movement experience in martial arts, yoga, and performing and always brings her Irish wit. For Karen, working with students in gaining freedom from old patterns and with artists in realising their brilliance is a constant source of inspiration and joy. To her, the Alexander Technique is a quiet and profound life changer.
Karen graduated from the School for F.M. Alexander Studies, Melbourne and is registered with the Australian Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique (AUSTAT). She runs a private practice and teaches at 16th St Studio and Howard Fine Studio.
These classes are held on the unceded lands of the Wurundjeri people of the Kulin Nations. We pay my respects to their Elders past, present and future. This always was and always will be Aboriginal Land.