Alexander Technique

Indian Hill Music is pleased to offer lessons in Alexander Technique by certified teacher David Behrstock.

The Alexander Technique is taught at the most prestigious music conservatories around the world because of the profound impact it can have for musicians of all ages. An integral part of musical training for children and adults, it can greatly enhance the ease and enjoyment of playing, prevent or address pain and stiffness, and improve the quality and expressiveness of a musician's sound. Alexander Technique lessons can also address many aspects of musicianship by teaching the fundamental organization of mind and movement, which is critical for effective musical performance. 

The Alexander Technique is deceptively simple. By learning how to release excess tension, your movement becomes freer, smoother, faster, more expressive and coordinated. In so doing, your thoughts become clearer and you are more able to coordinate the complex array of thoughts, emotions, movements, and relationships which are required when playing music or singing.

Beyond helping a musician develop more fluid, expressive and dynamic sound, David emphasizes three broad types of issues that the Alexander Technique can help with:

Schedule an initial consultation and find out how the Alexander Technique can help you become a better musician. For more info call (978) 486-9524 (press 1) or drop by the school. You may also contact David directly: (978) 501-0069 or email 

About David Behrstock: David Behrstock Ed.M is a certified teacher of Alexander Technique who trained under master teacher Tommy Thompon.. He has been teaching the Alexander Technique to professional musicians, actors and other performers for 10 years. He is a trained actor and stage director and has taught and coached actors of all levels and ages for 19 years. David also has his master's in education from the Harvard Graduate School of Education; he has been a classroom teacher and visiting artist in schools for 20 years.

David infuses his lessons with techniques and learnings from his training in movement, theater, and martial arts. He counts among his current and former students a number of members of the Indian Hill Music School's faculty.

The Alexander Technique is taught in many of the top music conservatories around the world. The Alexander Technique teaches students how to use their mind/body more effectively in playing music (and other activities) with greater ease and grace. Musicians will find that not only does their sound get better, but their experience of playing becomes deeper, more joyful and emotionally expressive. David has also been very successful helping musicians deal with body oriented playing issues related to injuries, repetitive stress and performance anxiety. All students are invited to try a free introductory lesson/consultation to see whether the Alexander Technique is for them.
 

Alexander Technique Workshops

Saturday, April 16, 1-4 pm: "Peak Performance with Alexander Technique"
Open to young beginners, intermediate players, as well as professional musicians of all ages.

36 King Street, Littleton, MA

$25 | Call (978) 486-9524 (press 0) to register.

See how the Alexander Technique can help you develop as a musician! How? Most musicians know that they are sometimes overworking while they play. Lessons in the Alexander Technique can help you hold less tension in your body so you can:

• Develop balanced, relaxed posture and movement so critical to good musicianship
• Learn to dissolve chronic pain or stiffness
• Become more comfortable playing in front of an audience
• Improve emotional expressiveness, and rhythmic sense 
 

IMPORTANT NOTICE: Indian Hill Music School reserves the right at any time to cancel a class due to insufficient enrollment. We will make every effort to hold all classes offered. In the case of a cancellation, those affected will be notified as soon as possible and a full refund will be issued if another suitable class is not available.