Bodywork and exercise

Bodywork and exercise have always been the core elements of The Well-Balanced Pianist programs.

Pianists may be the athletes of the small muscles, but the greater musculoskeletal system determines whether those smaller limbs to move freely. When we use our bodies cooperatively, the body offers stability and flexibility to the small limbs, and brings them to the place where they can act most efficiently. Therefore, if we want to play well and comfortably, us athletes of the small muscles must learn cooperative movement from our feet to our head, not just our forearm to fingertips.

Scheduled classes with experts and bodywork are included in everyone's schedule at The Well Balanced Pianist. Private sessions are also available, as are clinics such as "Feet and seat" and "Walking."

It has been our privilege to work wit h extraordinary experts at The Well-Balanced Pianist. Aston-patterning practitioner Judy Huston (CO), Feldenkrais instructor Gil Kelly (CO), Alexander Technique instructors Diane Foust ( WI) and Ariel Weiss (PA), and Iyengar Yoga instructors Carol Eugenia Burns (Long Island) and Chris Saudek (WI) have all contributed to our well-being.

In addition to scheduled bodywork with expert instructors, we always try to get some exercise! It keeps us healthy and clears our heads. Depending on the location, we might take a trip to the beach, a walk in the park, or a hike in the hills.