Body Mapping, the Alexander Technique and Singing
Nancy Bos interviews Marieke Schuurs about the usefulness of Body Mapping and the Alexander Technique for singers. This interview originally appeared on Nancy’s Every Sing Podcast, in which each episode examines a different aspect of singing and digs down deep to expose the driving passion of the guest. Her podcast can be found at nancybos.net/podcast Marieke is a singing teacher certified in the Alexander Technique and Andover Educator for Body Mapping and works in Oregon’s mid-Willamette Valley. Marieke’s website:cantarestudio.com More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support
Breathing for Singers – and how the Alexander Technique can Help
Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about ways in which the Technique can help singers breathe more efficiently. Alicia’s website: TheBricelandStudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support
The Importance of Awareness for Singers
Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about ways the importance of awareness of themselves and their enviroment for singers, and how the Alexander Technique can help them achieve it.. Alicia’s website: TheBricelandStudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support
Inhibition: A Crucial Tool for Singers
Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about the Alexander concept of Inhibition and its special importance for singers. Alicia’s website: TheBricelandStudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support
How the Alexander Technique can help with Stage Fright
Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about how awarenes, and the Alexander concepts of inhibition and direction, can help singers cope with and alleviate stage fright. Alicia’s website: TheBricelandStudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com 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 Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians.htm More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com.
Alexander Technique hands-on work: A Singer’s Path to Freedom
Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about the benefits of Alexander hands-on work while singing and its ability to give a direct experience of relaxation. Alicia’s website: TheBricelandStudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support
Common singers’ misconceptions about the Alexander Technique
Alicia Briceland, a singer, voice teacher and Alexander Technique teacher in New York City and Northern New Jersey, talks with Robert Rickover about some common misconceptions singers have about the Technique – for example that it can only be learned in one-on-one in-person lessons and that it’s useful for practice, but not for performing. Alicia’s website: TheBricelandStudio.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: AlexanderTechniqueNebraska.com More information about the Alexander Technique: AlexanderTechnique.com Learn how to support this and other Alexander Technique websites at AlexTechExpress.com/support
A professional flutist and singer talks about her experiences with the Alexander Technique
Lindsey Goodman, a professional flutist and singer in Columbus, Ohio talks with Robert Rickover about ways in the Alexander Technique has helped her with her singing career. Lindsey’s website: lindseygoodman.com Lindsey’s Alexander Technique teacher is David Nesmith. David’s website: poisedforlife.com Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians.htm More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com.
How the Alexander Technique can help Singers
Georgia Dias, a professional Bossa Nova singer and Alexander Technique teacher in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, talks about ways in which the Technique can help a singer improve his or her singing voice and sing with less effort. Georgia’s website: voiceandalexandertechnique.eu. Robert teaches in Lincoln, Nebraska and Toronto, Canada. Website: alexandertechniquenebraska.com. More information about the Alexander Technique and musicians: alexandertechnique.com/musicians.htm More information about the Alexander Technique: alexandertechnique.com.