The Alexander Technique for Musicians

The Alexander Technique for Musicians

<p><i>The Alexander Technique for Musicians </i>is a unique guide for all musicians, providing a practical, informative approach to being a successful and comfortable performer. Perfect as an introduction to the Alexander Technique, or to supplement the reader's lessons, the book looks at daily and last-minute practice, breathing, performance and performance anxiety, teacher–pupil relationships, ensemble skills, and the application of the Alexander Technique to instrumental and vocal work.</p><p>Complete with diagrams and photographs to aid the learning process, as well as step-by-step procedures and diary entries written by participating students, <i>The Alexander Technique for Musicians</i> gives tried-and-tested advice, drawn from the authors' twenty-plus years of experience working with musicians, providing an essential handbook for musicians seeking the most from themselves and their art.</p>