Free Classes
Current Events:
Here are two different types of offerings coming up for musicians.
1) Alexander Technique Workshop for instrumentalists and vocalists
(limited to SJSU Dept. of Music students)
Please feel free to bring your instrument!
Where: San Jose State University, Department of Music
Date: Thursday, May 7, 2009, 5:00 - 7:00 pm.
Fee: $15
Please sign up in the department office.
2) Workshop Week at the Mountain View Community School of Music and Arts (CSMA).
Upcoming: Week of May 27 - 30, 2009
And recently: Week of March 10 - 14, 2009
These classes are for current students of music at CSMA. There will be two classes for children, 8 - 12, and one class for adults & teens, in each week.
Give me a call at 650-964-4308 if you are interested in setting up a talk or demonstration for your group.
Recent Events
April 19, 2009: Introduction to the Alexander Technique, for Harpers Hall in Saratoga, CA.
October 4 - 12, 2008 was the Fifth Annual International Alexander Awareness Week
Teachers from Alexander Societies in 15 countries offered demonstrations, workshops, and talks to increase the public awareness of the Alexander Technique.
Monday, October 6, 2008, Time: 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM: Introductory talk followed by hands-on experience for faculty and staff at the Mountain View Community School of Music and Arts.
Here are a few classes that I've taught, to give you some ideas:
These classes were held at Elephant Pharm at 4470 El Camino Real, Los Altos, CA 94022.
Tuesday, Aug 12 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Introduction to the Alexander Technique
It’s time to learn something new! Discover the basic principles of the Alexander Technique and let your muscles unwind tension in the process. Learn to stop tension before it can accrue. Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.
Thursday, July 17, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Wherever You Are, You’re Up!
Where’s Up? A natural uprightness is our birthright and it can reemerge through the principles of the Alexander Technique. A cheerful class in being upright in mind and body. Let your neck be free and see what may follow!
Thursday, June 12, 7:30 – 8:30 pm
Fitness and the Alexander Technique
Increase your body awareness to improve the results of your workout. Improve your overall alignment as you workout through the principles of the Alexander Technique and use the muscles you’re targeting! Bring a yoga mat and wear comfortable clothes.
A sampling of other classes that I've taught:
Alexander Technique and Multiple Sclerosis
Better Balance
Special Class for Computer users
Free Your Neck
Constructive Rest
Ease Your Back
Past Events:
I have also offered demonstration and taught workshops at:
Mountain View Community School of Music and Arts
San Jose State University, Department of Music
Palo Alto Unified School District
Camino Medical Group, Arthritis and Fibromyalgia Support Group
East-West Bookstore, Mountain View
Whole Foods – San Mateo and Los Altos
Borders’ Bookstore, Palo Alto and Sunnyvale
Avenidas Senior Center, Palo Alto
