How Musicians can benefit from the Alexander Technique
Pedro de Alcantara, an Alexander Technique teacher in Paris, France talks with Robert Rickover about ways the Alexander Technique can help musicians, and about his new book on that subject. Pedro’s website: pedrodealcantara.com Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

The Value of Alexander Technique Training for Musicians
Peter Buckoke, a musician and Alexander Technique teacher in London, England talks with Robert Rickover about his work with students at the Royal College of Music and about why the Technique is so valuable for musicians. Peter’s website: AlexanderNow.org Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians General information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Where can a Musician who is Injured, or Playing in Pain, get Help?
Ann Shoebridge, an Alexander Technique teacher and physiotherapist in Melbourne, Australia, talks with Robert Rickover about the spectrum of advice musicians receive about posture from music teachers, from physical therapists, and from Alexander Technique teachers. Ann’s recent study, “Minding the Body: An interdisciplinary theory of optimal posture for musicians”, published in the Psychology of Music Journal, draws together the combined expertise of these three professional groups to define optimal posture for musicians, and to present approaches to optimal posture that support musicians’ performance and health. Contact information for Ann: austat.org.au/user/annshoebridge Information about Ann’s study: urlzs.com/xLifw Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert’s website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians More general information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

How the Alexander Technique can help musicians
Bill Plake, an Alexander Technique teacher and critically acclaimed musician (saxophone and flute) in South Pasadena, California talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Alexander Technique can help musicians. Bill’s website: alexandertechniquefoothills.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians.htm. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Mind, Movement and Music: The Alexander Technique’s Role in a Personal Journey
Evangeline Benedetti, a cellist and teacher of the Alexander Technique in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about how she discovered the Technique and how it has influenced her playing. Evangeline’s website: evangelinebenedetti.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Singer and Singing Teacher describes her experiences with the Alexander Technique
Jacqueline Navikov, a singer, singing teacher, and Alexander Technique teacher trainee in the Boston area talks with Robert Rickover about the ways in which the Technique has helped her improve her singing voice, the quality of her teaching, and more generally the way she moves through life. Jacqueline’s website: JacquelineNovikov.com. Robert Rickover is an Alexander Technique teacher in Lincoln, Nebraska. Robert’s website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique for musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians More general information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com

How the Alexander Technique can help Musicians
Bob Lada, an Alexander Technique teacher in the Boston area talks with Robert Rickover, an Alexander Teacher in Lincoln Nebraska and Toronto, Canada, about ways in which the Technique can help musicians play and sing with less chance of strain or injury. Bob’s website: rllalex.com This podcast was taken from this YouTube video: https://rb.gy/oc4j8t Robert’s website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexanderTechnique.com/support

A pianist and composer talks about her experiences with the Alexander Technique
Lori Reckling, a pianist and composer in Omaha, Nebraska, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways in which her Alexander Technique helped her improve her playing and play without pain. Lori’s website: LoriRecklingMusic.com. Lori’s teacher is John Macy. John’s website: AlexanderTechniqueOmaha.com Robert’s website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians.htm Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Cellist talks about her Experiences with the Alexander Technique
Eric Mrugala interviews Sara Cook, a cellist and Alexander Technique teacher in Glasgow, Scotland about the Alexander Technique and it’s usefulness for musicians for his podcast, ETV-Podcast at EricMrugala.com/etv-podcast Sara’s website: SaraGCook.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Professional Bass Player talks about his Experience with the Alexander Technique
Ray Parker, a bass player in New York City describes some of the ways the Alexander Technique has helped with his playing, and with everyday activities. Ray’s website: RayParkerBassPlayer.com Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

The Art of Freedom for Musicians
Jennifer Roig-Francoli, an Alexander Technique teacher in Cincinnati, Ohio, talks with Robert Rickover about her new educational program, The Art of Freedom for Musicians. Jennifer’s website: ArtOfFreedom.me Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians Gereral information about the Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

How the Alexander Technique can help Musicians
Michael Parkinson, a bassoonist and Alexander Technique teacher in Vienna, Austria, talks about his own experiences with the Technique, and ways in which it can help musicians. Michael’s website: alexandertechniquecentrevienna.com Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

Mind, Movement and Music: Sitting and Standing as the Musician’s First Technique
Evangeline Benedetti, a longtime cellist with the New York Philharmonic and teacher of the Alexander Technique in New York City, talks with Robert Rickover about the importance for musicians of learning how to sit and stand well. She also includes a simple and practical exercise to help musicians develop this skill. Evangeline’s website: evangelinebenedetti.com Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Pianist talks about her Experiences with the Alexander Technique
Helene Goldberg, a pianist and business owner in Melbourne, Australia talks with Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada, about how lessons in the Alexander Technique enabled her to resume piano playing after severe pain had forced her to stop, and about how the Technique affected other areas of her life. Helene’s websites: MusicallySpeaking.net and Stitch56.com Robert’s website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Helene Alexander lessons were with Jenny Thirtle. Jenny’s website: AlexanderTechMelb.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

How the Alexander Technique can help performers
John Macy, an Alexander Technique teacher, Physical Therapist and Pilates instructor in Omaha, Nebraska talks with Robert Rickover about working with performers, particularly musicians. Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com. You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

How the Alexander Technique can help Musicians
Ariel Weiss, an Alexander Technique teacher in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help musicians. Ariel’s website: alexandertechniquephiladelphia.com. Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A violinist and Alexander Technique Teacher talks about the Technique and Musicians
Josephine Gray, a professional vidolinist and Alexander Technique teacher in San Francisco, talks about ways in which the Technique can help musicians. Josephine’s website: alexandertechnique.com/josephinegray Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert’s website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A jazz musician and Alexander Technique Teacher talks about ways in which the Technique can help Musicians
Laura Klein, an Alexander Technique teacher and professional jazz musician in Berkeley, California talks about ways the Technique can help musicians. Laura’s website: lauraklein.net Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert’s website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

How the Alexander Technique can help Singers and Singing Teachers
Marieke Schuurs, a singer, singing teacher, Body Mapping Educator and Alexander Technique teacher trainee in Eugene, Oregon, talks with Robert Rickover about the ways in which the Technique informs her singing and teaching. Marieke’s website: cantarevoicestudio.com Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com. You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Singer and Alexander Technique Teacher talks about ways the Technique can help Singers
Alan Bowers, an Alexander Technique teacher, singer, and singing teacher, in New York City talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help singers, with an emphasis on what happens before any sound is produced. Alan’s website: alanbowers.com Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert’s website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

How the Alexander Technique can help Piano Students and their Teachers
Andrea Dow of Teach Piano Today talks with Robert Rickover, an Alexander Technique teacher in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada about ways in which the Technique can help piano students play with greater ease and less harmful tension. Robert’s website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com Teach Piano Today’s website: TeachPianoToday.com More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: AlexanderTechnique.com/musicians More general information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Guitar player talks about his experiences with the Alexander Technique
Patrick Smith, a guitarist living in Tacoma Park, Maryland and currently a student of Alexander Technique teacher David Jernigan, talks with Robert Rickover about how the Technique has helped his playing. Patrick’s website: patricksmithmusic.com David’s website: djernigan.com Robert teaches is Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert’s website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support

A Singer and Alexander Technique Teacher explores two concepts related to singing and the Alexander Technique
Alan Bowers, an Alexander Technique teacher, singer, and singing teacher, in New York City talks with Robert Rickover in more detail about two concepts from the interview above: “beating the drum” and “resisting exhilation” and invites listeners’ questions. Alan’s website: alanbowers.com Robert teaches in Omaha, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Robert’s website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com More information about the Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians. General Alexander Technique information: alexandertechnique.com You can learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support