Posts by Ethan Kind
Topics – An Alexander Technique Approach to Jazz and Rock Guitar Technique (Electric)(Musicians)(Psychology)(Pain)(Strain)(Injuries)(Posture)(Albuquerque)
This ebook, An Alexander Technique Approach to Jazz and Rock Guitar Technique, is published on this website in a PDF format. It is very detailed and practical, and it will give you the physical tools you need to take the limits off of your ability to create the accurate guitar technique you want without sacrificing your body.
This ebook is also for sale on all AMAZON websites in a KINDLE format.
Located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. (MOVEMENT THERAPY)
What the Alexander Technique Has to Offer Guitarists
Posture: Standing and Sitting
Torso, Shoulders, and Breathing
Head, Neck, and Guitar
Direction (head leading a lengthening spine)
Inhibition and Playing (letting go of bad habits)
Accuracy (playing with faith)
Guitar Technique Specifics
Shoulder Strap
Using a Pick
Right Hand and Arm
Left Hand and Arm
Posture Specific to the Guitar
Slow and Fast Playing, Fragments and Focal Dystonia
Guided Whole Body Release before Playing
When You’re Not doing Something, Don’t Continue to Do It
The Reasons Why Performers Resist Releasing Poor Physical Habits
As a Gift (for everyone listening)
Collected Short Essays in the Order Written