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 Western United States

Location : Grinnell College
Date/Time : May 5 / 7:30-8:30 PM
Instructor : David Vining
Description : An introduction to Body Mapping for Musicians. Trombone masterclass to follow.

Location : University of Iowa
Date/Time : May 6 / 5:30-7:30
Instructor : David Vining
Description : An Introduction to Body Mapping for Musicians

Location : Portland, Oregon (Reed College)
Date/Time : June 12-15, 2008
Instructor : David Nesmith
Description : "The Heart-Centered Musician" Music for Healing and Transition Program 2008 Conference. Group Class & Individual Alexander Technique/Body Mapping lessons. For more info visit www.mhtp.org. To schedule private lessons contact me directly:

Location : San Rafael, CA
Date/Time : July 14-18, 2008
Instructor : Lea Pearson, DMA
Description : Summerflute: music - movement - mind. Weeklong master class combining flute playing with Body Mapping, the Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais with Lea Pearson, Amy Likar, Liisa Ruoho, Sandra Seefeld and Stacey Pelinka. A safe and nurturing environment for making change and exploring the use of the body for musicians. All levels of flutists are welcome to this noncompetitive class. Visit www.summerflute.org for more information.

Location : San Rafael, CA
Date/Time : July 14-18, 2008
Instructor : Amy Likar, DMA
Description : Weeklong master class combining flute playing with Body Mapping, the Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais at Santa Sabina Conference Center with Lea Pearson, Liisa Ruoho, Sandra Seefeld and Stacey Pelinka. A peaceful, beautiful environment creates safety for making change and exploring the use of the body for musicians. All levels of flutists are welcome to this noncompetitive class. Visit www.summerflute.org for more information. Non flute playing musicians are welcome to attend this workshop.

Location : Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Date/Time : 7/26/08 9AM-10:30AM
Instructor : Stephen Caplan, DMA
Description : Oboemotions Master Class as part of the International Double Reed Society Conference. Will be held in the Pardoe Theatre, Harris Fine Arts Center on the BYU campus.

Location : Brigham Young University, Provo, Utah
Date/Time : 7/25/08, 10:15AM-11:15AM
Instructor : Stephen Caplan, DMA
Description : Mind, Body, Music--A Panel Discussion, with James Brody (Alexander Technique), Charlotte Bell (Yoga), Stephen Caplan (Body Mapping) and William Dawson (President, Performing Arts Medicine Association). Part of the International Double Reed Society Conference, Room F-201, Harris Fine Arts Center on the BYU campus.

Location : Talent, Oregon
Date/Time : June 17-19, 2008
Instructor : David Nesmith
Description : What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body, presented over three days 9:30-11:30am each morning. For professional musicians, advanced students, and music teachers. Visit http://www.schoolhouseretreat.com/ for more info coming soon. Or contact David at

Location : North Eastern Illinois University
Date/Time : January 15 and February 5, 2008
Instructor : MaryJean Allen
Description : MaryJean presents two workshops to the music students and faculty at North Eastern Illinois University.

Location : Las Vegas, NV
Date/Time : ongoing
Instructor : Stephen Caplan, DMA
Description : Stephen Caplan is available for private study of Body Mapping.

Location : Orinda, CA USA
Date/Time : Ongoing
Instructor : Amy Likar, DMA
Description : Private instruction and Andover Educator Teacher Training. Contact Amy Likar at for more information.

Location : Chelan, Washington
Date/Time : on going
Instructor : Kerry Travers
Description : Private and group lessons in violin and Body Mapping. For more information, please e-mail Kerry at

Location : Ellensburg, Washington
Date/Time : May30 / 5-7 pm and May 31 / 10 am - 2:30
Instructor : Kerry Travers
Description : A full six hour workshop of "What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body" at Central Washington University. For more information: .


 Eastern United States

Location : Plymouth, New Hampshire
Date/Time : July 7-August 15, 2008
Instructor : David Nesmith
Description : In residence with the New Hampshire Music Festival. Private lessons available. (Two hour drive from Boston.)

Location : SUNY-Fredonia, Fredonia, New York
Date/Time : September 13, 2008, 8:30AM-4:30PM
Instructor : Stephen Caplan, DMA
Description : Body Mapping--An innovative approach to improve body use. This course will introduce basic principles of body mapping. Will be held in the Williams Center on the SUNY-Fredonia campus.

Location : Princeton, New Jersey
Date/Time : Mon, June 23 - Fri, June 27, 2008
Instructor : Heather Buchanan
Description : 9:00 am - 4:00 pm (5-day course) Body Mapping: Improving music making with somatic Pedagogy. Westminster Choir College of Rider University Summer Session Workshop. Call 609-924-7416 for information; or online at www.rider.edu/woce


 Southern United States

Location : Atlanta, GA
Date/Time : May 31, 2008 10 am - 1 pm
Instructor : David Nesmith
Description : Body Mapping and Alexander Technique Workshop for Musicians. For full details, visit http://www.poisedforlife.com/atlantaworkshop.htm, or contact or call 614-264-3724.

Location : Little Switzerland, NC
Date/Time : June 20-28, 2008
Instructor : Lea Pearson, DMA
Description : Afternoon Body Mapping master class at the Wildacres Flute retreat. For more information go to: http://www.wildacresflute.com

Location : Houston, Texas
Date/Time : July 28, 2008
Instructor : Jennifer Johnson
Description : Lecture for ROPA. For more information:


 Midwestern United States

Location : Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Date/Time : 5/30 to 6/27 10 am to noon
Instructor : Bridget Jankowski
Description : The six-hour course expanded into 10 hours to allow more time for discovery, experimentation, guided practice, and questions.

Location : Northfield, MN
Date/Time : September 25-27, 2008
Instructor : Amy Likar, DMA
Description : Body Mapping workshops at St. Olaf College.

Location : University of Evansville, Indiana
Date/Time : October 19, 20, and 21
Instructor : MaryJean Allen
Description : MaryJean presents a Two Day Workshop and teaches private Body Mapping Lessons to music students and faculty at The University of Evansville.

Location : Audubon, MN
Date/Time : ongoing
Instructor : Peggy Johnson, DMA
Description : Video and web-cam lessons are now available. Contact Peggy for more information!

Location : Columbus, OH
Date/Time : ongoing
Instructor : Lea Pearson, DMA
Description : Private and group lessons in flute and Body Mapping. Email me for more information.

Location : Medina, OH
Date/Time : Ongoing
Instructor : Kelly Wilson
Description : Private and group lessons in flute and Body Mapping. For more information, please email Kelly at

Location : Chicago area, Illinois
Date/Time : Ongoing
Instructor : MaryJean Allen
Description : Workshop and Individual sessions available. Please contact MaryJean at:

Location : Columbus, OH
Date/Time : Ongoing
Instructor : David Nesmith
Description : Private instruction. To schedule an on-site workshop or residency, e-mail David at or (614) 264-3724

Location : Denison University, Granville, OH
Date/Time : On-going Spring & Fall Semesters
Instructor : David Nesmith
Description : Alexander Technique Workshop (Burton Hall, 203) Tuesdays 10:00-11:20 am and 1:30-2:50 pm. Drop-ins welcome. Private sessions available for the community.

Location : Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio
Date/Time : ongoing
Instructor : Bridget Jankowski
Description : Individual or group lessons specific to your needs.


 Europe

Location : Guildhall School of Music and Drama
Date/Time : July 29-August 1, 2008
Instructor : Lea Pearson, DMA
Description : Three and a half day course for musicians presented by the Guildhall School of Music & Drama in association with Andover Educators. In a fun, creative and supportive atmosphere, musicians have an unprecedented opportunity to learn through the combination of the Body Mapping course: What Every Musician Needs to Know about the Body, Master classes with artist teachers Amy Likar, Lea Pearson and Liisa Ruoho, and private lessons with teachers trained to observe body use. Go to Guildhall Body Mapping for more information and an application.

Location : London, England
Date/Time : July 28-August 2, 2008
Instructor : Amy Likar, DMA
Description : Body Mapping at the Guildhall School. Join teachers Amy Likar, Lea Pearson and Liisa Ruoho for a summer class in London. For more information visit: Guildhall Body Mapping

Location : England
Date/Time : August 2-10, 2008
Instructor : Lea Pearson, DMA
Description : I will be between courses in England and would love to teach private lessons or offer a workshop in your area. I can travel to the continent also. For more information, email me at .

Location : Surrey, England
Date/Time : August 10-15, 2008
Instructor : Lea Pearson, DMA
Description : I will be teaching Body Mapping classes at the William Bennett International Flute Summer School.Specific days to be determined. For more information, please contact , or www.williambennettflute.com, or www.wibb.co.uk


 Other

Location : video or web-cam lessons
Date/Time : at your convenience!
Instructor : Lea Pearson, DMA
Description : Private lessons via video tape, or through web cam. Coming soon! for more information, email .

Location : Video or WebCam Coaching
Date/Time : TBA
Instructor : David Nesmith
Description : Save time and money with Personal Body Map coaching from the convenience of your home or office. Contact David at or (614) 264-3724.


 Canada

Location : St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada
Date/Time : 1st 2 weeks of August, 2008
Instructor : Jennifer Johnson
Description : Tuckamore Chamber Music Festival, Memorial University, School of Music Two 3-hour sessions on Body Mapping for students of the Tuckamore Festival for more information:


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Enormously Helpful

"This course was enormously helpful in looking at the body as a whole and understanding how the problems I'm experiencing are interrelated. I wish I had learned how my body works at an earlier age. Studying movement should be at the heart of physical education classes in elementary and secondary schools."

- Diane Glass, pianist; Drake University Course



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