Singing with Alexander Technique

Read Lesley Garrett's recent article in The Guardian ' The body needs to be full of energy' where she tells of the importance of standing correctly and how the Alexander Technique has helped:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/10/lesley-garrett-warm-up-singing

Improve your singing with the Alexander Technique

The Alexander technique can help release tension in the body, allowing the voice to become fuller and freer.
The Guardian and Observer had an article at the weekend in it's joint guide to Performing.
The article 'Your very first release...' highlights the way we use ourselves has an effect on our voices. It also gives some useful tips and observation exercises.
My client Mike can testify to this ( see blog 'Mike gets his voice back').
To read the full article go to:
http://www.guardian.co.uk/music/2009/may/10/alexander-technique-singing

RSI - Alexander Technique can help

Tina is a florist and has been suffering from RSI for sometime. She has been coming to me for a course of 8 lessons and today was a real turning point. Her back pain has reduced and her RSI in both arms is almost non-existent. Tina is so pleased as she will be able to continue working as a florist which she really loves.
"My RSI has 90% disappeared, I am so relieved" Tina
For tips on reducing the effect of RSI and how the Technique can help go to:
www.alexandertechniquebrighton/RSI_Brighton.html

Video explaining 'Alexander Technique and the Back pain trial'

Take a look at these two 6 minute British Medical Journal videos posted on YouTube :
Part 1:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3GbwzqT9piU&feature=PlayList&p=F4E86857536497E5&playnext=1&index=29


Part 2:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BXmimtk381U&feature=related

To find out more about the Alexander Technique in Brighton go to :
www.alexandertechniquebrighton.com

Mike get's his voice back.....

I have been working with Mike for some time now and we have seen a real change in him ( See his testimonial on main site). Mike has been struggling with his voice for over 4 years now. However we have recently been doing some work on his breathing and voice and things seem to be getting better. He reports that his voice is not so hoarse and it doesn't seem to run out on him like it used to. This week he was thrilled that he was able to sing several songs with his band that he plays with, something he couldn't do a few weeks ago.
To find out more about the Alexander Technique in Brighton go to:
http://www.alexandertechniquebrighton.com/