International Soprano certified in the Alexander Technique.

Alexander Technique

International Operatic Soprano and certified teacher of the Alexander Technique (AmSAT), Michele Capalbo understands the importance of balancing the demands of virtuoso singing with an appropriate amount of muscular engagement and postural alignment. She works with singers to help them identify unconscious chronic tensions that interfere with the natural function and beauty of their voice.

Graduate of the Dimon Institute in New York City

Certified by the American Society for the Alexander Technique (AmSAT).

Available for Workshops and Master Classes

Lectures offered: AT for Singers, AT for Musicians

Community School Classes offered: Reduce Pain and Tension through the Alexander Technique

Private lessons available: Manhattan and Ridgewood, NJ

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Group Lessons in the Alexander Technique

March 2019, Reduce Pain and Tension through the Alexander Technique

offered through Paramus Community Schools, Paramus, NJ

Private Lessons in the Alexander Technique

mail@MicheleCapalbo.com

Tel: 646.267.0857

Who takes Alexander Lessons?

The Alexander Technique is of particular benefit to anyone experiencing chronic tension, or daily pain and discomfort.

Many performing artists find the Alexander Technique useful to eliminate harmful movement patterns in order to maintain their high level of skill and optimize their performance.

What happens in an Alexander Lesson?

During an Alexander Technique lesson, the teacher uses a gentle hands on technique to guide the student. Lessons are tailored to each individual. A typical course of lessons first addresses the release of chronic tensions, and then begins to identify an individual's unconscious habits of movement in daily activities. As harmful habitual actions are identified the student will begin to consciously reintegrate their movements into a synergistic coordinated whole.

Over the course of lessons, a student will learn how to address musculoskeletal conditions that are the source of chronic pain and take steps toward preventing them in the future. Chair and table work are common.

Please dress comfortably and expect to move. Shirts with sleeves are requested. If you wear skirts or dresses. please bring leggings to wear underneath.

Video credit: STAT

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Rates

Individual AT Lesson 45 minutes: $75.00
10 AT Lesson Package: $675.00 (expires in 4 months)

Payments may be made by cash or personal check at the time of the session, excepting prepaid lesson packages.

Cancellation Policy

Cancellations for private lessons within twenty-four (24) hours of a scheduled session will be charged in full.

Have AT - Will Travel

Not in northern NJ or New York City? I can travel to your location to work with your group. Please contact me for information on group lessons, lectures, workshops and masterclasses. Past groups of singers and musicians that I have worked with include are listed here.

Articles on the benefits of the Alexander Technique

British Medical Journal: Randomised controlled trial of Alexander technique lessons, exercise, and massage (ATEAM) for chronic and recurrent back pain.

The Alexander Technique: Can it Heal Your Back Pain?