Voice for Alexander Teachers

The Alexander Technique began as voice work. Alexander's loss of voice was the indicator for his overall misuse, and was the impetus for his self-observation and the evolution of his technique. The voice is one of the most apparent indicators of use and one of the most profound and indispensable areas of work for any Alexander teacher.

The voice itself is the best and most reliable gauge for subtle internal information respiratory and vocal use. It can also be some of the most challenging and complex work we deal with in the Technique. For any teacher or student of AT, use of the voice can become one of the most freeing and pleasurable experiences.

Working specifically with Voice via the Alexander Principles will enable you to:

Experience and demonstrate vocal ease for your students
Improve your own vocal use and enjoyment
Refine your work with whispered ah
Develop your understanding and use of pre-phonatory techniques
Know what to look for in singers
Listen past the sound: aurally identify subtle doing and internal patterns of tension
Put singers at ease: introduce concepts of undoing without creating a perceived conflict with their vocal training
Inspire your students to become curious about vocal coordination and empower them to experiment and innovate