David
Jernigan,
Alexander Technique Teacher;
Bassist;
dad.
Washington DC/Silver Spring, Maryland - DJernigan.com
MySpace.com/DavidJernigan
for clips and up-to-date music schedule
About Alexander Technique "Monday Morning Musicians'
Meeting" Vocals and
Alexander: Tuesdays 7pm: Music Schedule
Comfort in daily life. Avoid injury. Maximize
your potential in performance.
"The goal of the Alexander Technique is to respond
with natural ease and intelligence in any situation."
1. David
2. & 3. David teaching the Alexander
Technique.
Alexander Technique:
*reduces stress, tension, injuries - problems
that come from the things we do
*improves posture, poise, balance
*frees up performance in any activity; gives
greater ease, mobility and expression
*is a practice of mindfulness; living in the
present
*can be practiced anywhere, doing anything
How?
I'm trained to use my hands to gently call your
attention to what you're doing, and to invite you
to try a different way of moving and being. I'll also
give you ideas to go along with new experiences that you
can begin to apply in your daily life.
Alexander Technique is an educational
process that can improve your general level of functioning.
While AT is not likely to harm you, please check with your doctor
or therapist for the guidance and help they can best provide in their
specific areas.
PRIVATE LESSONS AVAILABLE contact
me at: 301-562-9079 or davizao@juno.com
ONGOING ALEXANDER TECHNIQUE CLASSES
2003
Small classes; lots of personal attention.
"Monday Morning Musicians' Meeting"
every Monday, 11am-12:30
pm
We'll be playing with sitting, standing,
and holding your instrument. Find out how the Alexander
Technique can be a constant influence to improve your comfort
and your performance. This is an opportunity to drop in regularly
and get an Alexander mini-lesson, and also learn from observing
the lessons of others. Class size: 4 to 6 people. All are
welcome; this class will focus on musicians.
Mondays, 11am-12:30 pm
Cost: Just $25 for one class:
$100 for a set of five.
call or write today
to reserve your spot!
Silver Spring, MD - Call
or e-mail for location:
301-562-9079 or davizao@juno.com
Vocals and Alexander
- Tuesdays: 7-8:30 pm.
An opportunity to try a new way of interacting with your world. Singers
come to my Tuesday small group intro to Alexander class for personal hands-on
attention and help applying Alexander to their performance. The class
is open to all, and the time can be expanded to make sure everyone gets a
turn.
Cost: Just $25 for one class:
$100 for a set of five.
call or write today
to reserve your spot!
Silver Spring, MD - Call
or e-mail for location:
301-562-9079 or davizao@juno.com
What happens at Alexander Technique classes?
There are usually between
4 and 6 people at each class. I start by talking with
everyone to find out what if anything they know about the
Alexander Technique. I then give them some idea of what to expect
and how to work with me. Then I work individually with each participant,
using my hands on them as well as words, while continuing to include
the group in the discussion. People often say that they get as
much from watching me work with others as they do from their individual
turn. I always check to see what ideas you can take away from the
class and begin to apply.
I work with people both
in simple activities such as sitting and standing,
and also in playing musical instruments and in singing.
Click
here to view photos of some of my teachers working with students.
This is to give you an idea of what happens in Alexander Technique
lessons.
for more info on the Alexander Technique,
see my personal story with the Alexander Technique,
or go to my Alexander
Technique writings
page, which contains:
Alexander Technique introductory
workshop handout
Recommended reading
F. M. Alexander's
books
Alexander Technique
on the Web
Principles
and jargon of the Alexander Technique
Letter to Psychotherapists
Articles
of Special interest to singers
or
see the links
below;
or
contact me at: 301-562-9079 or davizao@juno.com
David Jernigan, bassist and Alexander Technique
teacher
Associations (& links):
I'm
active in the
Alexander
Technique Teachers of Greater Washington
(ATTGW)
, an organization with the dual mission of informing
the public about the Alexander Technique and
providing opportunities for teachers to learn and work
together. I've studied locally with a number of
long-term members of ATTGW, principally Meade Andrews
, Robin Gilmore, Helen Rea, and Carol Boggs.
I'm a teaching member of
Alexander Technique International
(ATI) , an organization
which certifies teachers, sets
professional standards
, and has
ethical guidelines
to which I'm committed.
I trained at the
Alexander Alliance
in Philadelphia with Bruce and
Martha Fertman (1998-2001). The photo at left
is from Philadelphia; my teacher Marty Hjortshoj is helping me apply the
Alexander Technique while playing the bass. The Alexander Alliance
website has great photos of Alexander Technique lessons
(don't miss the Japan and Germany pages as well as Philly
and New Mexico!). I also studied at "Alexander Summer
Camp" at
Sweet Briar
, a 2-week summer program for people at all
levels of study of the Alexander Technique.
A comprehensive set of links,
articles and references to information about Alexander
resources on the web, compiled by Robert Rickover,
can be found at The Complete
Guide to the Alexander Technique (www.alexandertechnique.com)
also see:
more Alexander Technique
on the Web
my personal story with
the Alexander Technique
my Alexander
Technique writings page
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contact David Jernigan:
davizao@juno.com