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The Story of Performance Anxiety
I want to share a strategy that Licensed Body Mapping Educators teach to overcome performance anxiety that has been very beneficial to me.
Tim Myers
Jan 243 min read
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Teaching the Art of Movement in Music
by Amy Likar Teaching the Art of Movement in Music®️ is the tagline for the Association for Body Mapping Education (ABME). This tagline...
Amy Likar
Oct 28, 20244 min read
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The Power of Let
At a recent artist open house, I had a conversation with sculpter Jonathan Becker which is still resonating with me. He had some...
Bridget Jankowski
Sep 26, 20242 min read
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My Journey With Body Mapping: A Trainee’s Perspective
As a dedicated violinist and teacher, my journey with music has always been a blend of passion and discipline. Over the years, my pursuit...
Dana Holmes
Aug 20, 20243 min read
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Are Percussionists the Freest Instrumentalists?
Barbara and William Conable, who are Alexander Technique teachers and developers of Body Mapping, are the authors of How to Learn the...
Bridget Jankowski
Jul 10, 20243 min read
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Including Your Organs in Your Body Map!
I never gave my organs too much thought unless something was wrong. And when it came to my flute playing, besides my lungs and breathing,...
Ruth Kasckow
Jun 19, 20245 min read
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The Tongue - It's Complicated!
The tongue is one of the most complex muscular structures in the body. It works in myriad ways, coordinating with systems in our bodies...
Quinn Patrick Ankrum
May 23, 20244 min read
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Shoulder Blades and Ribs . . . Friends or Enemies?
This article was first published The Flute Examiner on November 25, 2023. While it was written for flutists, it is relevant to musicians...
Kelly Mollnow Wilson
Apr 16, 20244 min read
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Exploring Body Mapping Concepts While Driving
As a musician who frequently travels across the state of Texas for teaching and performances, I've devised creative ways to integrate...
Spencer Hartmans
Mar 25, 20243 min read
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The Power of the Self Map
I will be forever grateful to Body Mapping for the level of embodiment and awareness that it gave me. I will be forever grateful to Body...
Stephanie Bernards
Feb 26, 20244 min read
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Connections: Body Mapping and Laban’s Eight Efforts
by Max Mendez The primary element that drew me to Body Mapping and ABME was finding an embodied connection to my music-making and...
Max Mendez
Jan 25, 20242 min read
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CONNECTIONS:
Playing and singing without excess work (tension) leaves us able to bring
attention to other things while we play.
Anita King
Dec 6, 20232 min read
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Connections: Lumbar Spine, Pelvis, and Legs
Before I knew about Body Mapping, I had moments of brilliance in my singing when everything seemed to work effortlessly. Often that ease...
Melissa Malde
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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