by Meagan Johnson | Jun 21, 2022 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Voice Education, Wellness
In my professional life, I’ve been privileged to work in a number of different fields. I teach the Alexander Technique to individuals and groups, I direct a choir, I teach voice, and I’ve done all of those in a range of settings. However, in every one of those... by Meagan Johnson | May 3, 2020 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Wellness
At the time of writing, we are almost two months into the active fight against the coronavirus in Indiana. We have been asked to change so many features of our daily lives – social distancing at home while working or schooling, taking extra precautions to limit our... 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... 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... 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,... 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...