Background Information

February 06, 2007

Background Information

For those of you who are new to the DMS, I self-published a book and 2 CD’s in 2004 called “Dynamic Stability and Breath, volumes 1 and 2” This book is intended for musicians who use breath to produce their sound. However, I have heard from other musicians and even non-musicians as well who find the lessons very helpful and interesting. The lessons are Feldenkrais® Awareness Through Movement Lessons designed especially for musicians.

If you have comments or specific questions about breathing and posture for musicians, I will try to answer and discuss them here.

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Reading List

Brian Frederiksen: Arnold Jacobs: Song and Wind
Part biography and part description of Jacob's teaching philosophy and teaching wisdom. I refer to this book when preparing breathing lessons for musicians.
Sam Pilafian & Patrick Seridan: Breathing Gym, The
Interesting and useful breathing exercises. Some of the exercises may need to be modified for younger students.
Oliver Sachs: Musicophillia
Enjoyable read on neurology and music.
Kristian Steenstrup: Teaching Brass, 2nd revised edition
An Interesting read on the theory of playing and teaching brass. I found this book to be helpful in understanding things I already sensed, had been taught and discovered for myself. Includes interesting info on the teaching of Arnold Jacobs.

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February 06, 2007