The Alexander Technique for Musicians

By Judith Kleinman and Peter Buckoke

The Alexander Technique for Musicians 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.

Complete with diagrams and photographs to aid the learning process, as well as step-by-step procedures and diary entries written by participating students, The Alexander Technique for Musicians 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.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 1408174588
• ISBN13: 9781408174586
• Release Date: January 2014
• Publisher: Methuen Drama
• Length: 312 Pages
• Weight: 0.90 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.7" x 5.4" x 8.4"