The Alexander Technique
for Musicians

A 3-Hour Introductory Workshop on Freeing Your Body, Overcoming Performance Anxiety and Performing At Your Best

Day & Time: Saturday, January 18th, 2025 @ 10am-1pm

(Optional afternoon session for educators from 3-6pm )

For: All music educators and musicians – vocal and instrumental

Where: Grace United Methodist Church (5407 N Charles St, Baltimore, MD 21210)

Instructors: Peter Jacobson assisted by Juliana Marin

Workshop Fee: $75

(Afternoon session is an additional $50)

Your workshop fee includes the option to bring a friend or colleague for free!

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Dear Fellow Musician and/or Music Educator,

Greetings!

My name is Peter Jacobson, and I'm the founder and director of The Mind Body Music School. I’m a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, a lifelong musician, an experienced music educator (20+ years) and a Peabody Conservatory-trained orchestral conductor.

I'm very happy to invite you to join me and my colleague Juliana Marin for this 3-hour introductory workshop in Baltimore on Saturday, January 18th from 10am-1pm. There's also an afternoon session focused on teaching that you can join us for as well. 

For well over a century, musicians have used the Alexander Technique to access their full artistic and creative potential. I am one of those musicians. It has been an integral part of my music journey and it is one of my great joys in life to share it with other musicians and music educators.  

This introductory workshop is open to all musicians – vocalist and instrumentalist – regardless of style, ability or age. (Those under age 18 are welcome with a parent/guardian chaperone.)

The workshop will be about the practical application of the Alexander Technique principles to three areas:

  • How to reliably free your body while playing or singing
  • How to effectively deal with nerves and performance anxiety
  • How to perform at your best consistently

The format of this workshop will be a combination of large group exercises and activities along with the option to work with me one-to-one on your playing or singing in front of the group.

Together, we'll create a learning environment that is safe, supportive, fun and joyful.

A few important things to know: 

  • A piano will be available. 

  • You can dress in everyday casual attire.

  • We'll take a 10-minute break at about the halfway point.

If you're new to the Alexander Technique, this workshop will give you a taste of what this work has to offer.

If you've had prior experience with the Alexander Technique, this workshop will be a great refresher and offer you some new ways to apply the work directly to your music-making. 

I hope to see you there! 

In Music,
Peter Jacobson
MBMS Founder & Director
Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique

PS – If you have questions about this workshop or would like to request financial assistance to attend this event, please write to me directly here. 

PPS – You can find some of our student success stories here. 

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