Topics – An Alexander Technique Approach to Alto Saxophone Technique (Musicians)(Psychology)(Pain)(Strain)(Injuries)(Posture)(Albuquerque)

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Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. (MOVEMENT THERAPY)
What the Alexander Technique Offers Musical Performers
Posture: Sitting and Standing
Torso, Shoulders, Arms, and Breathing
Direction (how to be fully upright)
Arms and Fingers
The Jaw
Neck Strap
Inhibition and Playing (letting go of bad habits)
Whole Body Guided Release before Practicing or Performing
Accuracy (playing with faith)
Slow and Fast Playing, Fragments and Focal Dystonia
When You’re Not Doing Something, Don’t Continue to Do It
The Reasons Why Performers Resist Releasing Poor Physical Habits
As a Gift (for everyone listening)
Collected Short Essays in the Order Written

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Ethan Kind

AUTHOR, TRAINER "When you change old habitual movement patterns with the Alexander Technique, whether in playing a musical instrument, running, weightlifting, walking, or typing at a computer, you create an ease of body use that moves you consistently into the zone." - Ethan Kind Ethan Kind writes and is published extensively on all of the above activities. He teaches musicians, athletes, and computer operators how to stop hurting themselves, by showing them how to use their bodies with ease and coordination. He brings a unique perspective to his work, having been a musician and athlete all of his life. After training for three years at the American Center for the Alexander Technique (New York, NY), Ethan received Professional Certification credentials.