When I recently performed opera excerpts I had played years ago, I expected to encounter old muscle memory. What surprised me was how much of it belonged to someone else.

A simple shift in mindset can change everything. This teaching story explores what happens when musicians start using the skills they already have.

Alexander Technique invites us to listen with our whole self—not just our ears. Learn how cultivating awareness in your own use can transform listening and enrich your musical work.