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Episode 26: Alun Thomas on Alexander Technique
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15 minutes
Released:
Dec 23, 2021
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Alun Thomas is a UK-based violinist, writer and Alexander Technique specialist. Alongside his feature Thoughts That Count in the January 2022 issue of The Strad, he spoke with online editor Davina Shum about his first encounter with Alexander Technique, as well as the basic, fundamental principles that string players can employ, including physical awareness, lengthening, ease and mindfulness.
Find out more about Alun’s work here: www.violinlessons.live
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Find out more about Alun’s work here: www.violinlessons.live
Check out thestrad.com for the latest news and articles on all things to do with string playing. Register and subscribe to access exclusive archival content from 2010 onwards.
Student discount! Get 50% off an online subscription! Check it out here: https://bit.ly/3eQ75AB
Find us on social media:
Facebook.com/thestrad
Twitter: @TheStradMag
Instagram: @the_strad_
Released:
Dec 23, 2021
Format:
Podcast episode
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