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...
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Bridget Jankowski
Sep 262 min read
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...
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Dana Holmes
Aug 203 min read
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...
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Gabriela Sanchez Diaz
Jul 103 min read
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...
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Ruth Kasckow
Jun 195 min read
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,...
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Quinn Patrick Ankrum
May 234 min read
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...
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Kelly Mollnow-Wilson
Apr 164 min read
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...
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Spencer Hartman
Mar 253 min read
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...
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Stephanie Bernards
Feb 264 min read
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...
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ABME Administrator
Jan 252 min read
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...
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Anita King
Dec 6, 20232 min read
CONNECTIONS:
Playing and singing without excess work (tension) leaves us able to bring
attention to other things while we play.
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Melissa Malde
Nov 7, 20232 min read
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...
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