Topics – An Alexander Technique Approach to Jazz and Rock Guitar Technique (Electric)(Musicians)(Psychology)(Pain)(Strain)(Injuries)(Posture)(Albuquerque)

April 12, 2012 / Ethan Kind / Comments Off on Topics – An Alexander Technique Approach to Jazz and Rock Guitar Technique (Electric)(Musicians)(Psychology)(Pain)(Strain)(Injuries)(Posture)(Albuquerque)

This ebook, An Alexander Technique Approach to Jazz and Rock Guitar Technique, is published on this website in a PDF format. It is very detailed and practical, and it will give you the physical tools you need to take the limits off of your ability to create the accurate guitar technique you want without sacrificing your body.
This ebook is also for sale on all AMAZON websites in a KINDLE format.
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. (MOVEMENT THERAPY)

What the Alexander Technique Has to Offer Guitarists
Posture: Standing and Sitting
Torso, Shoulders, and Breathing
Head, Neck, and Guitar
Direction (head leading a lengthening spine)
Inhibition and Playing (letting go of bad habits)
Accuracy (playing with faith)
Guitar Technique Specifics
Shoulder Strap
Using a Pick
Right Hand and Arm
Left Hand and Arm
Posture Specific to the Guitar
Slow and Fast Playing, Fragments and Focal Dystonia
Guided Whole Body Release before Playing
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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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.

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