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Topics we covered include:
- What Alexander Technique is.
- Peter’s three-part formula for artistry… desire + coordination + technique.
- How desire and intention change outcome in both Peter’s and my work with students.
- The elusive ‘quick fix’ for laryngitis or other vocal issues; instant help and life-long improvement with experimentation, curiosity and deeper learning.
- How Alexander fixed his voice.
- Judy’s story of vocal recovery.
- Conquering guarding stance and fear with freedom of choice.
- Coordination = cooperating with our design.
- Curiosity: Getting slow and being observant.
- Using tools of anatomy (the truth about the design) and imagery (mind pictures to direct anatomy) for vocal training.
- Why Alexander Technique prefers to use thinking vs feeling.
- The importance of freely moving joints for the voice.
- Changing conception by changing perception, such as using the balance pad, Bosu ball or trampoline.
- Hands: touch communication. How teachers can use hands to help the student hold on to a new idea a little longer.
- Why the happy voice needs happy feet! (Who knew?)
- How we can help the voice heal itself by harnassing our innate intelligence
- The kindness in our design, the kindness we need to show ourselves.
Ron Calabrese says
Hi Judy. I enjoyed this blog particularly for its truths about human nature.
Bettits says
I love listening to *your* voice Judy! This is great information for speakers in addition to musical performers.
Cynthia says
Nice conversation, Judy. Your interviewing style makes it easy for performers to learn from your guest!
Judy Rodman says
Thank you so very much for the feedback, Bettits and Cynthia! Much appreciated. And yes, this definitely goes for speakers, too.