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You Can Never Hold Back Spring

You Can Never Hold Back Spring

by Meagan Johnson | Apr 21, 2022 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Self Care, Wellness

Earlier this year, I had the wonderful privilege of presenting at the Midwest American Choral Directors Association conference, with “Process, Poise, Presence: Tools from the Alexander Technique for Wellbeing in Music and Daily Life.” Teaching Alexander Technique to...

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...

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,...

Constructive Rest – Peace in the Midst of Busy

by Meagan Johnson | Apr 13, 2018 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Choral Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Vocal Arts, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education, Wellness

It’s mid-April. For those of in the academic and music performance cycles, that means BUSY. With concerts, finals, and an increasing number of commitments, it’s easy to feel like there just isn’t any downtime. I try to build periods of rest into my life, but some...
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