The Alexander Technique
for Musicians

A 3-Hour Introductory Workshop on Freeing Your Body, Overcoming Performance Anxiety and Performing At Your Best

Day & Time: Saturday, May 17th, 2025 @ 10am-1pm

(Optional afternoon session from 3-6pm)

For: All music educators and musicians – vocal and instrumental

Where: The Kanbar Performing Arts Center – home of the San Francisco Girls Chorus (44 Page Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94102)

Instructors: Peter Jacobson

Workshop Fee: $95

(Add optional afternoon session for an additional $50)

Your workshop fee includes the option to bring a friend or colleague for free!

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Dear Fellow Musician and/or Music Educator,

Greetings!

My name is Peter Jacobson, and I'm the founder and director of The Mind Body Music School. I’m a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, a lifelong musician, an experienced music educator (20+ years) and a conservatory-trained orchestral conductor.

I'm very happy to invite you to this 3-hour introductory workshop in San Francisco on Saturday, May 17th from 10am-1pm. There's also an optional afternoon session from 3-6pm that will go even deeper into the work. You can add on this option at checkout.  

For well over a century, musicians have used the Alexander Technique to access their full artistic and creative potential. I am one of those musicians. It has been an integral part of my music journey and it is one of my great joys in life to share it with other musicians and music educators.  

This introductory workshop is open to all musicians – vocalist and instrumentalist – regardless of style, ability or age. (Those under age 18 are welcome with a parent/guardian chaperone.)

The workshop will be about learning the Alexander Process, a practical way to apply the Alexander Technique principles to three areas:

  • How to reliably free your body while playing or singing
  • How to effectively work with nerves and performance anxiety
  • How to perform at your best consistently

The format of this workshop will be a combination of large group exercises and activities along with the option to work with me one-to-one on your playing or singing in front of the group.

Together, we'll create a learning environment that is safe, supportive, fun and joyful.

A few important things to know: 

  • An upright piano will be available. 

  • You can dress in everyday casual attire.

  • We'll take a 10-minute break at about the halfway point.

If you're new to the Alexander Technique, this workshop will give you a taste of what this work has to offer.

If you've had prior experience with the Alexander Technique, this workshop will be a great refresher and offer you some new ways to apply the work directly to your music-making. 

I hope to see you there! 

In Music,
Peter Jacobson
MBMS Founder & Director
Certified Teacher of the Alexander Technique

PS – If you have questions about this workshop or would like to request financial assistance to attend this event, please write to me directly here.

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MBMS Workshop Testimonials


"I would recommend the MBMS Workshop to any performer or practician of music. Their method of teaching the Alexander Technique is efficient, enjoyable, and, for me, revelational. Applying what I learned through the masterclass and the hands-on approach, I've found a new level of physical relaxation when performing or practicing music, and even when going about my daily life. Even more importantly, I've found a more comfortable headspace when performing through physical relaxation that allows me to enjoy the music more."
–Dylan M., Singer in Maryland

"I would definitely recommend this workshop. Whether a musician or not, Alexander Technique has so much to offer especially for seniors (like myself) who want to live the best and healthiest life possible."
–Dan F., Guitarist & Singer in New Jersey

"This workshop is the opportunity to experience the principles of the Alexander Technique and start to build the awareness of how your body functions and how everyday habitual movements affect your musical technique."
–Jan H., Singer in New York

"It was a lovely group of people and I have such admiration for the risks that people took in the interests of learning (and especially for your real support for all this to happen). The amazing sounds and the presence that came through when people were able to allow changes will stay with me for a long time. Wow! What it is to be human."
–Eileen J., Violinist & Alexander Technique Teacher in UK

"I would heartily recommend this workshop to other musicians. This was an introduction to a mind/body altering experience with the Alexander Technique/Process that was intellectually stimulating, technically and physically shape shifting for those who participated, and spiritual in its connection with others on a loving and playful level."
–Joan B., Singer & Teacher in Delaware

“In just the three hours we were working in the group setting I learned so much about movement, the expansion of my body, and how it all works with my singing and performance.”

–Cullen B., Singer in West Virginia

"DO IT. It is physically and mentally worth you time. Being a professional musician is not easy by any definition. But this workshop's attention to how a singer thinks, feels, and functions can lead to some amazing results. I am so thankful to have had the opportunity to go here in Berlin."
–Brie P., Singer in Germany

"As for me, I took away a lot from my session in front of the audience. I was really pleased at the feedback, having failed dismally in past performances (in my own mind that is). It had never occurred to me to thank the audience for applause, possibly because I was too bound up in myself, the old habit again. Thank you for pointing that out, and much more besides."
–James B., Singer & Alexander Technique Teacher in UK

"I have such special memories from the workshop that will stay with me for the rest of my life and I genuinely think Peter has an incredible gift for teaching. He makes people feel safe and valued and the content is clear, fun and interactive."
–Alex C., Singer & Alexander Technique Teacher in UK

“I though the workshop was very enjoyable and informative. I now feel more connected to my perception of my body.”
–Sam B., Singer in West Virginia

“This was an amazing eye-opening experience that cleared up a lot of questions I had. In just three hours I learned to rethink how my body moves. I feel like a different person!”
–Henry D., Singer in Illinois

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