Many pianists and teachers notice tension, fatigue, and recurring technical challenges at the piano—even with regular practice and thoughtful study.

Often, these experiences don’t come from the hands alone — they reflect how the whole body is working at the instrument.

The Essentials is a 45-minute introduction to Alexander Technique at the piano, offering practical ideas to improve coordination, ease, and efficiency in your playing and teaching.

What you'll learn

In The Essentials, you’ll:

• Support freer, more coordinated movement at the piano through simple shifts in attention

• Notice and reduce unnecessary tension while playing, especially in moments that tend to feel effortful

• Explore whole-body coordination so your hands don’t have to compensate or overwork

• Begin introducing these ideas to students in a clear, practical way

• Access resources to continue exploring Alexander Technique at your own pace

What's included

Along with the video, you’ll have a few supporting resources to help you continue exploring at your own pace:

• 45-minute AT Essentials video (via Google Drive, access through May 31, 2026)

• Companion PDF to guide your practice and reference while teaching

• 12-minute guided Constructive Rest audio to support release, awareness, and rest

• Resource PDF with certified teachers, organizations, online classes, and further learning options

Who it's for

• Piano teachers looking for simple, practical tools to help their students play with more ease and coordination—especially if you’ve been looking for ways to approach tension, efficiency, or coordination in a more straightforward way.

• Pianists who are curious about Alexander Technique and how it may support their own playing.

• Anyone who wants to feel more physically supported, aware, and confident at the piano, and explore a more sustainable way of playing over time.

This is not about doing more. It’s about noticing what’s already happening in how you move and play.

What pianists are saying

Here’s what pianists are saying after attending the classes that inspired The Essentials highlights video:

• "Your class this summer made such a difference for me as far as my ease in my playing and I'm already sharing with my students!" Hemdah Salonimer-Horner, Owner Hemdah's Music Studios, LLC, Creator, Discovering Autistic Gifts

• Dr. Lynda Saponara’s online workshop, "Introduction to Alexander Technique at the Piano", has been extremely valuable and inspiring. I'm looking forward to implementing new AT exercises into my piano students' lessons after the summer holiday!” Sofia Livotov, Soprano & Music Educator

• "I learned so much from this wonderful class! Now I am just at the beginning of my Alexander Technique journey and looking forward to learning more from the wonderful resources that were provided. Piano teachers, please consider signing up!" Dr. Laura Amoriello, Rhapsody in You Piano & Meditation Studio

• I specifically talked about the open channel from the back to the wrist. It totally opened up my student's playing!! Her gestures were lovely to watch! Thank you!!  Dawn Golding, Piano Teacher and Elementary Choral Music Teacher

If this resonates with how you’d like your playing or teaching to feel, you’re welcome to explore The Essentials video below.

Your next step

If you’re looking for a clear, practical introduction to Alexander Technique at the piano, The Essentials offers a focused way to explore coordination, ease, and efficiency in your playing and teaching.

You can watch it at your own pace and return to it whenever it feels useful.

Watch at your own pace, return to it anytime through May 31, 2026.

$30