LEVEL 2

Play with effortless confidence

In this level we move through a step-by-step program for injury-free piano technique and learn powerful tools for mind-body mastery and excellence in performing.

What we will cover

Alexander Technique applied to piano playing and performing

• We expand on the concepts learned in level one of well-coordinated whole-body movement 
• We dive deeper into the mental aspects of piano playing and how the Alexander Technique can transform an over-controlling, anxious mind, both on and off stage

Healthy piano technique

• Most of us don’t realise how much tension we hold in our upper arms, forearms, wrists and hands. We start by stripping that tension to minimum and learning how to get there at will.
• We explore effortless sound production using arm weight and gravity
• A new way of playing is built step-by-step, starting from basics and moving to more advanced concepts such as scales and arpeggios
• Basic and early intermediate piano repertoire is used to illustrate the leanring

The foundation of performance skills

• We will use the ideas of the Alexander Technique and Emotional Freedom Techniques to completely rethink performances and how to move past stage fright and underperforming

Performance class

• Level 2 has a performance class where we put everything that was learned in practice in a safe, supportive environment