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The website thoroughly illustrates the Alexander Technique of mind and body reeducation, and its objective of eliminating a wide range of habits that musicians are unaware of (bad posture, abnormal breathing etc)

This website is a source of information for the Alexander Techinique, which has to do with body positioning and the habits people fall into. There are resources specifially for musicians on this site. I am interested in learning more so that I can apply some of these techniques in my choral and general music classrooms.

Guide provides historical information in development and implementation of the alexander technique. Application is specific to instrument for improvement in kinetic chain for efficiency of movement.

Alexander technique description with links to improve musical performance through correct posture and muscle engagement. This site is instrument specific

Music performance anxiety is something that troubles many musicians from students all the way up to adults.  There are many coping skills and techniques that can help with this anxiety.  One of the most common techniques is the Alexander Technique, which is talked about in this article.

Major music listening resource for world music. Contains songs from all over the world. Requires a subscription for broader access to more content.