What Else Is Going On?
A Two-Part Introduction to Alexander Technique for Pianists
For pianists at any level of experience with Alexander Technique.
When something isn't working at the piano, the instinct is to focus harder on the problem — the tight neck and shoulders, the passage that never feels right, or the sense that you're working harder than you should have to.
Alexander Technique starts somewhere else entirely.
Rather than focusing on what's wrong, it invites you to widen your attention and ask a different question: what else is going on? Because more often than not, the answer lives somewhere you weren't looking.
In these two live online sessions, we'll explore that question together — through guided movement practices and time at the piano. You'll learn about FM Alexander and how he discovered this work, begin to notice layers of your own coordination that usually stay just outside your awareness, and find practical ways to weave these practices into your teaching and playing life.
Part 1 lays the foundation, and Part 2 goes further — building directly on what came up in the first session, including your questions. Replay will be available for 30 days.
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What Pianists are Saying
"I learned so much from this wonderful class! Now I am just at the beginning of my Alexander Technique journey and looking forward to learning more from the wonderful resources that were provided. Piano teachers, please consider signing up!"
Dr. Laura Amoriello, Rhapsody in You Piano & Meditation Studio
“Your class this summer made such a difference for me as far as my ease in my playing and I'm already sharing with my students!"
Hemdah Salonimer-Horner, Owner Hemdah's Music Studios, LLC, Creator, Discovering Autistic Gifts
“Throughout my studies as a singer, I've had numerous Alexander Technique lessons. However, I had never experienced it from a pianist's perspective until recently. Dr. Lynda Saponara’s online workshop, "Introduction to Alexander Technique at the Piano", has been extremely valuable and inspiring. I'm looking forward to implementing new AT exercises into my piano students' lessons after the summer holiday!”
Sofia Livotov, Soprano & Music Educator
I used some of the AT info in a lesson last night. Specifically talked about the open channel from the back to the wrist. It totally opened up my student's playing!! Her gestures were lovely to watch! Thank you!!
Dawn Golding, Piano Teacher and Elementary Choral Music Teacher
About the Instructor
Dr. Lynda Saponara has studied Alexander Technique for almost eight years and is training to become a certified Alexander teacher. These classes combine her experience of over 30 years as a piano teacher with her knowledge of Alexander Technique. Lynda has taught at Columbia University, The College of New Jersey, Mason Gross School of the Arts, New Jersey City University, and Wagner College. She has also collaborated with opera companies, singers, and instrumentalists in the New York area and abroad.