Testimonials

Martin Storey

Principal Cello, Scottish Opera Orchestra

Lecturer in Strings, Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

“I can’t thank Alison, Asdis and Diane enough for their wonderfully inspiring Body Mapping course. The sessions were absolutely fascinating, and I was totally engaged throughout. We were expertly presented with a feast of information (much of which was new to me) which felt incredibly valuable to know. These are ideas which undoubtedly are helpful for my own playing, but which I think are even more important for my teaching. I feel I’ve been given so many new possibilities and avenues to explore! Thank you for such a fun and beneficial experience!”

Lilli Maijala

Violist; Professor of Viola,

Zurich University of the Arts

“The Body Mapping lessons have opened a completely new world to me both as a performer and as a pedagogue. After years of trying to find the missing link to a more concrete body awareness, I am thrilled to slowly understand how our body functions and how to teach it further. Body Mapping should be taught as early as possible, in fact I think it should be an obligatory subject in every music institution. The endless joy of discovering keeps me going every day”

Amy Frost Baumgarten

Principal Cello, Kennedy Center Opera House Orchestra, USA

“I enjoyed the Body Mapping workshops immensely! The information in the course is fascinating and indisputable; even if you know your body well, you will still be surprised! It has already helped my students and me toward greater freedom of movement. I recommend this course for anyone who needs to avoid injury and move with improved efficiency, power and pleasure – whether they are a student, teacher, or performer. Body Mapping is for anyone who moves!”

Heidi van der Swaagh

Cello teacher, Sistema Scotland

“The information and training from this weekend course were incredibly helpful! As a professional cellist with chronic pain and injuries I found the information transformative in how I approach my own playing and day to day movement. As a teacher (particularly of young beginners), I am so grateful to learn about body mapping so that I know how to help my students have more freedom in their playing and avoid injury. I cannot recommend body mapping training with these excellent instructors highly enough to other musicians!”

Francis Cummings

Head of Junior Conservatoire, Lecturer in Strings

Royal Conservatoire of Scotland

“As a player and a teacher, I found this course to be enormously beneficial. The material was presented methodically and with great skill and there was ample opportunity for discussion, questions, and experimentation. I was struck again by the integrity of the research and the importance of having an accurate ‘map’ of our physiology to ensure we can teach with authority and maintain a healthy playing habits.”

Rachel

Viola Participant

“The weekend was, and continues to be, so inspiring and transformative. Body Mapping is taking me beyond my 30+ years’ experience of Alexander Technique and crystalising my understanding of how everything works around my instrument. It was a lot of information to take on board but so eloquently demonstrated and expressed by the three of you. You make a powerful team.”

Daniel Ketter

Cellist Opus 76 String Quartet and Music in the American Wild

Cello Professor, Missouri State University, USA

“I found this course to be very helpful in conceptualizing many physical concepts, articulating sources of problems and describing solutions”