This is my WHY...

I believe that people have an incredible capacity to learn, change and heal. Nothing gives me more joy than seeing my students’ faces light up when they finally start to break free from limitations that have been holding them back - often for years!

Back in the day when I was injured, I really wished someone would have been there to hold my hand and show me the way. I felt very alone and frustrated and I wasted so much time and money on different solutions that in the end didn’t work. I now want to be this beacon of light for others so that nobody has to go through what I went through.

I’m also extremely passionate about spreading the word about pianists’ injuries so that more teachers can become experts in this area. Together we can build a new generation of pain-free, highly capable pianists.

Education and expertise

I have a professional degree in piano performance and pedagogy as well as in Alexander Technique. I have been teaching piano for over 25 years and for the past 10 years my focus has been on helping musicians with injuries and performance anxiety.

In my work I combine my expertise in healthy whole body movement with Emotional Freedom Techniques which is a powerful tool for releasing emotional trauma. I always work with each of my students holistically, on a body, mind and emotional level.

In the past I have held an Alexander Technique teacher position at the Junior Guildhall School of Music and Drama and trained future Alexander teachers at the Alexander Teacher Training School. 

I now run The Helen Aun Insitute and give lectures and workshops on pianists’ health around the world.