Part #3: Exploring Ease Treat yourself to a moment of ease. It won’t take long and it will permanently change you for the better. Noticing tension, pain and discomfort is second nature to us. We go to start practicing and … Continue reading →
#2. The head to spine relationship: An accurate body map of the balance of your head on your spine is fundamental to the quality of movement, the quality of sound and to performing without unnecessary tension. As balance is so … Continue reading →
#1. Balance is important in every aspect of music making. Here are two of my favorite definitions of balance: a state of equilibrium or equipoise; equal distribution of weight, amount, etc. A harmonious or satisfying arrangement or proportion of parts or elements, as in a design. You balance your instrument, you balance the velocity of your wind or your bow, you balance dynamics, you balance your … Continue reading →
I am an entrepreneur. I am a performing musician and I teach oboe, music appreciation, reed-making, chamber music and the Alexander Technique — at all levels from middle school to university students to adult professionals. You can imagine there are … Continue reading →
