The Concord Conservatory of Music welcomes guest lecturer Lisa Sailer who will present a workshop on the Alexander Technique on Saturday, April 9th at 11:00 am. As a violinist and certified Alexander Technique teacher, she’ll teach us how to move around and live with a greater sense of ease and comfort—how to let go of tensions and bad habits that affect our everyday lives. This workshop is open to the public with a $15 fee for non-CCM students. Advance registration required.

The Alexander Technique is an educational method used worldwide for well over 100 years. By teaching how to change faulty postural habits, it enables improved mobility, posture, performance, and alertness along with relief of chronic stiffness, tension, and stress. As Lisa explains, “While the Alexander Technique is commonly sought out by performers or people looking for relief from pain, anyone can benefit from it. No matter who you are or what you do, the Alexander Technique can help you move through life in an easier and more present way.”

For musicians, there’s no question that playing an instrument at times can be physically demanding on our bodies. In this workshop, Lisa will provide tips on injury prevention and how to become more aware of what your body is doing while playing an instrument. The Technique can help relieve pain through learning better coordination of the musculoskeletal system as well as enhance playing any instrument. Athletes, singers, dancers, and musicians use the Technique to improve breathing, vocal production, and speed and accuracy of movement.

Register in advance at https://concordconservatory.org/programs/alexander-technique/ Visit ConcordConservatory.org, email info@concordconservatory.org, or call (978) 369-0010 to learn more about CCM. Concord Conservatory of Music is the area’s non-profit community music school located at 1317 Main Street in the West Concord Union Church.