LEVEL 1

Are you ready to feel great at the piano?

In this level we dive deep into the key elements of Alexander Technique and fluid, effortless whole body movement and posture. You will learn how to let go of tension and pain so that you can play without physical limitations.

What we will cover

Alexander Technique applied to piano playing

• Our unique approach of applying the Alexander ideology to piano playing to bring about lasting change in coordination, muscle tone and mental stress levels
• Knowing how the body was designed to move, so we can work with that design, instead of against it

Whole body awareness

• Approaching the playing from a whole body orientation, a crucial angle missed by most piano methods. You play with your whole body and every part is connected, affecting your technique and ease of playing

Piano posture and setup

• Knowing exactly how to sit at the piano without tension (including how high and how far to sit) and best strategies for moving to different parts of the keyboard

Healthy arm and hand movements

• How to let go of upper body tension and how to avoid arm, wrist and hand injuries
• The role of the shoulder, elbow and wrist and how they together create an efficient piano technique (letting go of outdated ideas still used in the piano world)
• Creating effortless sound using natural arm weight and gravity instead of pressure and tension 

Performance skills

• We lay the groundwork for being able to feel relaxed and confident on stage through bodywork and learning how to let go of stress in the mind.
• There are low key performance opportunities in Level 1, so you can start putting what you are learning into practice in a relaxed environment