Amy
Likar, flutist and AmSat certified Alexander Technique teacher,
has presented Body Mapping workshops at The Ohio State University,
Ashland University, Youngstown State University, The University
of Akron, Kent State University, Willamette University, the
Juilliard School, San Jose State University, Oklahoma Christian
University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Ms.
Likar presented a morning warm-up entitled "The Movement of
Breathing" at the National Flute Association 1999 Atlanta Convention
and a Body Mapping workshop at the 2004 Nashville Convention.
In addition, she has been a poster presenter at the Medical
Problems of Performing Artists Symposium in Aspen (June 2005)
and now serves on the Liaison Committee for the Performing Arts
Medicine Association.
Ms. Likar is an active performing flutist and a member of
the Oakland East Bay Symphony and has performed with the Wheeling
Symphony, the Ashland Symphony, Opera Columbus, the Columbus
Broadway Series, the San Francisco Broadway Series, Donald
Pippin's Pocket Opera, Peninsula Ballet Theatre and Lamplighters
Music Theatre. She has taught at The Ohio State University
and Ashland University. As a chamber musician she has performed
at Ashland University, Ohio State University, Baldwin-Wallace,
Ohio Wesleyan University, Capital University, Kent State University,
Willamette University and Oklahoma Christian University and
numerous venues in the Bay Area of California. She has performed
for both the National Flute Association Convention and the
International Double Reed Society Conference.
Ms. Likar received her Alexander Technique Certification
from the Alexander Training Institute of San Francisco studying
with Frank Ottiwell, Robert Britton, Rome Earle, Simone Biase,
Larry Ball and John Coffin. She has studied the Alexander
Technique and Body Mapping for many years with Barbara Conable
and has taken over the training of Andover Educators after
Barbara Conable's retirement.
She holds a MM and a DMA from The Ohio State University
and a Bachelor's in Music Education and Flute Performance
from Kent State University. While at Ohio State she won a
Presidential Fellowship for her doctoral research on the History
of the New York Woodwind Quintet and won the Peter A. Costanza
Award for Outstanding DMA Document. An article entitled "A
First-Rate Group" about the New York Woodwind Quintet
was recently published in the Spring 2005 issue of the Flutist
Quarterly. She also studied at the Conservatoire National
de Nice, France. Her flute teachers include Martha Aarons,
Katherine Borst Jones, Tim Day, and Randall Hester.
Schedule for Amy Likar, DMA
Location :
San Rafael, CA
Date/Time :
July 14-18, 2008
Instructor :
Amy Likar, DMA
Description :
Weeklong master class combining flute playing with Body Mapping, the Alexander Technique and Feldenkrais at Santa Sabina Conference Center with Lea Pearson, Liisa Ruoho, Sandra Seefeld and Stacey Pelinka. A peaceful, beautiful environment creates safety for making change and exploring the use of the body for musicians. All levels of flutists are welcome to this noncompetitive class. Visit www.summerflute.org for more information. Non flute playing musicians are welcome to attend this workshop.
Location :
London, England
Date/Time :
July 28-August 2, 2008
Instructor :
Amy Likar, DMA
Description :
Body Mapping at the Guildhall School. Join teachers Amy Likar, Lea Pearson and Liisa Ruoho for a summer class in London.
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Guildhall Body Mapping
Location :
Northfield, MN
Date/Time :
September 25-27, 2008
Instructor :
Amy Likar, DMA
Description :
Body Mapping workshops at St. Olaf College.
Location :
Orinda, CA USA
Date/Time :
Ongoing
Instructor :
Amy Likar, DMA
Description :
Private instruction and Andover Educator Teacher Training. Contact Amy Likar at
for more information.
Revelation!
"I observed Amy Likar's Body Mapping course and found
it to be a revelation. Not only was it informative in
great detail, and relevant in some or all points to
all people who walk on two feet, but it was fascinating
in the way it dispelled myths most of us carry about
our anatomies.
Few laypersons
take the opportunity to learn what is connected to what
skeletally, and the consequences of those often surprising
connections.
Whether
you have a physical problem or wish to avoid one, this
class will give you the tools that may help you ward
off pain that results from misunderstanding and misuse
of your body. It has broad applications for people of
all professions."
- Martha Aarons, Second Flute, Cleveland Orchestra.
Big Hit!
"[Dr. Likar's] workshop was a big hit! The mix of information,
demonstration, and group activities was most effective.
All those that attended raved about the day and want [her]
to return.
I can also tell you that the course has made a huge
difference in the body use of my students, both in the
short and the long term. They now have a heightened
awareness of how they use their bodies that is ongoing.
They also had fun with the course and have continued
to experiment with the information provided..."
- Dr. Nancy Andrew, Associate Professor of Flute,
Youngstown State University
Masterful Teacher
"Amy is a masterful teacher. She knows how to run a class,
move things along, and keep it hands on. Great Stuff!!!"
- Sharon Floyd, flutist; 1999 NFA Convention participant
of The Movement of Breathing
Amy
Likar, flutist and AmSat certified Alexander Technique teacher,
has presented Body Mapping workshops at The Ohio State University,
Ashland University, Youngstown State University, The University
of Akron, Kent State University, Willamette University, the
Juilliard School, San Jose State University, Oklahoma Christian
University and the San Francisco Conservatory of Music. Ms.
Likar presented a morning warm-up entitled "The Movement of
Breathing" at the National Flute Association 1999 Atlanta Convention
and a Body Mapping workshop at the 2004 Nashville Convention.
In addition, she has been a poster presenter at the Medical
Problems of Performing Artists Symposium in Aspen (June 2005)
and now serves on the Liaison Committee for the Performing Arts
Medicine Association.
