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From Party to Practice

by Meagan Johnson | Jan 2, 2020 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Wellness

It’s January 2. The holidays are pretty much over. Whether you took two weeks of vacation, like several folks I know, or just had a few days here or there; whether you or your kids are on school break for a few more days, or whether you’re already back at it, this...

Taking Time in Daily Life

by Meagan Johnson | Nov 25, 2019 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Choral Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Vocal Arts, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education, Wellness

When I work with musicians, actors, athletes, or other professionals whose use of their bodies is integral to their performance, people very often want to jump to the applications of the Alexander Technique – how does this work at the piano or violin? How does this...

Solvitur Ambulando

by Meagan Johnson | Jun 15, 2019 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Mindfulness, Self Care, Wellness

Solvitur ambulando – It is solved by walking. As the story goes, the Greek philosopher Zeno concluded, using logic, that motion was an illusion (one of Zeno’s Paradoxes). When Diogenes the Cynic heard this he reportedly responded without speaking, simply standing up...

The Process

by Meagan Johnson | Mar 26, 2019 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Choral Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Voice Education, Wellness

In January, I scored a really great notebook and a pack of my favorite pens on clearance. My nine-year-old son, while happily composing stories in his new notebook with new pencils, asked, “What are you going to do with that notebook, mom?” I thought and replied,...

With Ease

by Meagan Johnson | Dec 26, 2018 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Choral Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Vocal Arts Education, Wellness

Have you ever tried something new, and decided “I’m going to work hard to get this right?” Think back to that time – maybe it was a new exercise regimen, or learning to play an instrument. How did “working hard to get this right” go for you? For many people that kind...

What IS Posture Anyway?

by Meagan Johnson | Sep 12, 2018 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Choral Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Vocal Arts, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education, Wellness

We all know that ‘good posture’ is important. It helps us move through the world with confidence. It helps us have presence in performance or public speaking. It’s the foundation of singing. We feel and look better with it. But if you ask people what good posture is,...

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