

Pre-workshop essay #3: "When You Can't Practice Enough Because Of The Pain..."
Some of the musicians I know say things like, "I can almost never practice as much as I want because of the pain in my arms." Or,...


Pre-Workshop Essay #2: "How To Relax Without Losing Your Ability To Play Fast Or Loud"
What happens in your body when you're playing really fast or loud? Most musicians get tighter and tighter the louder and faster they...


Pre-Workshop Essay #1 How to practice so that your body feels BETTER afterwards
In my upcoming workshop I've advertised four main benefits: 1) How to practice so that your body feels BETTER afterwards 2) How to relax...


Why Chicken Sexing And The Alexander Technique Are More Similar Than You Might Think
Recently I learned a fascinating story about something called "chicken sexing." Apparently, chicken farmers are eager to know the gender...


“Your Pain-Free Self Is Stronger Than Your Pain”
Zoana Gepner-Muller, one of my Alexander Technique teachers, moves so lightly that it looks as though she could take her next step might...


Announcing The First Ever Pain-Free Music Live Workshop! “How To Practice So That Your Body Feels Be
Do your arms, hands, or back hurt after you practice? Does pain or discomfort in your body limit the amount or intensity of your practice...


Don't let pain put your music career on hold...
Watch my free webinar entitled, "Eight Essential Insights for Overcoming Repetitive Strain Injuries, Once and For All." Click here to...


What every musician needs to know about repetitive strain injuries
My career as a violinist was almost ended by repetitive strain injuries. Back when I was studying violin performance at Carnegie Mellon...


Is it possible to achieve the highest levels of mastery without effort, struggle, pain, or strain? T
Some of us achieve the highest levels of mastery through incredible struggle, strain, angst, and pain. Others of us achieve the highest...


How to overcome repetitive strain injuries - once and for all - so you’ll never have to even conside
You’re a musician - so you know that playing music is more than just a job. Playing music determines where you go, who you hang out...