Princeton Piano Teacher Blog
Piano Habits
Are your habits at the piano helpful or do they get in the way of efficient movement? Explore this idea from an Alexander Technique perspective.
Pianist or Athlete?
If we consider ourselves athletes at the piano, it can change the way that we think about technique and movement.
Alexander Technique: Arm Use
Learn to use the back muscles to support the arms properly, so that we can avoid overusing small muscles that are prone to injury.
Let Your Torso Stand!
Learn about “posture” from an Alexander Technique point of view, and improve your sitting—whether you’re at your piano or your desk!
Alexander Technique: End Gaining
The way we think is the way we move, and that’s especially important for pianists to understand. Learn about this through an Alexander Technique concept called “End Gaining”.
Alexander Technique: Soft Eyes
Learn about a concept from aikido that we use in Alexander Technique. It can help with your sight reading and teaching!
Alexander Technique: Language
Pianists can start their Alexander Technique practice simply by adjusting the language they use when they talk about playing the piano. This article will get you started doing just that!
Alexander Technique: “Posture”
Posture isn’t really a word that we use in Alexander Technique, so how can we think about sitting at the piano in a different way? This article and video will give you some ideas.
Alexander Technique for Piano Teachers: Practical Tips
If you're a piano teacher who is curious about applying Alexander Technique in your teaching, this article is a good place to start. Even if you've never studied AT before, there are simple ideas that you can use right away that will be very beneficial for your students!
Alexander Technique: Sitting
How to sit at the piano with Alexander Technique in mind, with corresponding video.
Alexander Technique for Singers
This article outlines simple Alexander Technique ideas for singers who might have to sing while sitting down. It also addresses sitting before performances and how that can affect singing.