by Meagan Johnson | Jan 24, 2023 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Mindfulness, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education
Let’s say that one day, you were doing something that required goggles: perhaps painting, woodworking, swimming, or officiating a Nerf battle (yes, this is a real example from my life!) And let’s say that after the activity was over, you didn’t take... 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 | 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... 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,... 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... by Meagan Johnson | Dec 20, 2017 | Alexander Technique, Blog, Choral, Choral Conducting, Mindfulness, Music, Self Care, Vocal Arts, Vocal Arts Education, Voice Education, Wellness
In last month’s blog, I explored the idea of noticing your non-doing breath. Not long after I sent it out, one reader wrote to ask: “Can you give us tips on how to incorporate breathing techniques into daily life?” Absolutely! First, let’s finish talking about the... 