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Sep 26
2 min

The Power of Let

At a recent artist open house, I had a conversation with sculpter Jonathan Becker which is still resonating with me. He had some...

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My Journey With Body Mapping: A Trainee’s Perspective

Dana Holmes

Aug 20
3 min

My Journey With Body Mapping: A Trainee’s Perspective

As a dedicated violinist and teacher, my journey with music has always been a blend of passion and discipline. Over the years, my pursuit...

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Are Percussionists the Freest Instrumentalists?

Gabriela Sanchez Diaz

Jul 10
3 min

Are Percussionists the Freest Instrumentalists?

Barbara and William Conable, who are Alexander Technique teachers and developers of Body Mapping, are the authors of How to Learn the...

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Ruth Kasckow

Jun 19
5 min

Including Your Organs in Your Body Map!

I never gave my organs too much thought unless something was wrong. And when it came to my flute playing, besides my lungs and breathing,...

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Quinn Patrick Ankrum

May 23
4 min

The Tongue - It's Complicated!

The tongue is one of the most complex muscular structures in the body. It works in myriad ways, coordinating with systems in our bodies...

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Shoulder Blades and Ribs . . . Friends or Enemies?

Kelly Mollnow-Wilson

Apr 16
4 min

Shoulder Blades and Ribs . . . Friends or Enemies?

This article was first published The Flute Examiner on November 25, 2023. While it was written for flutists, it is relevant to musicians...

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Exploring Body Mapping Concepts While Driving

Spencer Hartman

Mar 25
3 min

Exploring Body Mapping Concepts While Driving

As a musician who frequently travels across the state of Texas for teaching and performances, I've devised creative ways to integrate...

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Stephanie Bernards

Feb 26
4 min

The Power of the Self Map

I will be forever grateful to Body Mapping for the level of embodiment and awareness that it gave me. I will be forever grateful to Body...

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Connections: Body Mapping and Laban’s Eight Efforts

ABME Administrator

Jan 25
2 min

Connections: Body Mapping and Laban’s Eight Efforts

by Max Mendez The primary element that drew me to Body Mapping and ABME was finding an embodied connection to my music-making and...

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Anita King

Dec 6, 2023
2 min

CONNECTIONS:

Playing and singing without excess work (tension) leaves us able to bring attention to other things while we play.

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Melissa Malde

Nov 7, 2023
2 min

Connections: Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Legs

Before I knew about Body Mapping, I had moments of brilliance in my singing when everything seemed to work effortlessly. Often that ease...

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