Acting & The Alexander Technique

More important than any warm-up or drill is the knowledge of how to use your body and voice with openness and clarity. There is no better way to optimize this ability than learning the Alexander Technique.

The Alexander Technique is not something you do. It is not a warm-up or an exercise. It is a learned skill of awareness that gives you more and better choices about using your body.

The Actor’s Secret – Five Alexander Technique Tips for the Actor

Testimonials:

I came to Leland having had neck problems and vocal problems for over a year.  In three lessons, I was in a stage performance, after which I realized that my neck problems were gone, my acting technique had taken two giant steps ahead, my speaking voice was easy and resonant, and my performance nerves were improved. Leland’s observations are every bit as valuable as his instruction in the Alexander Technique. I continued lessons for another nine months, during which I felt years of bad experiences melting away from me as many of my bad habits were being replaced with more productive ones. My series of 39 Alexander lessons with Leland is one of the smartest things I’ve ever done in my life.

When I leave my lesson I feel like I’m floating. The Alexander Technique brings ease to all aspects of my life.

Your love and commitment to the Alexander Technique truly helps and is a motivation to grow.  Thank you for your patience. Your honesty and integrity are an asset to have as a teacher and a person.

Thank you for all the support (literally). I will always remember to keep my back, back.

As an actor, the Alexander Technique is most beneficial because it assists in easing tension and the rigidity on stage.

I’m a singer and became involved with the Alexander Technique because my tense breathing inhibited the open, free sound I wanted. Little did I know it inhibited the open, free body I wanted.  I have slowly experienced a release in my joints that is ultimately effecting my ease in breathing.  It does take faith and commitment.