Sue Lewis Music  - Violin, Viola, Cello, Bass and Piano Lessons in Portland Or
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What I learned at Britenbush Brema Workshop and how it appliew to music learnig

Hello,
 
2 weeks ago I attended a wonderful 4 day Brema workshop at Britenbush hot springs.  Brema is a body, mind, feeling practice that relaxes the body and focuses the mind into a relaxed yet alert condition.  Most of the people were professional massage therapists getting continuing education for licensing.  It happens in next spring and you don't have to be a professional.  Couples go so they can do body work on each other.  It was great to have massage theripists working on me for 4 days and soaking in the hot springs!!! 
 
I figured, correctly, that could help me as a teacher and musician and did it ever!
 
These are the main points.  I have been sharing these principles with my students and applying it to my own playing.
 
1.  Elimination of "Extra"
     Motion
     Pressure
     Thoughts
     Judgements
2.  Body Comfortable
     Breathing
     Stretching
 
There are 9 principles all together.  I will blog about that further in the future and how it applys directly to music playing.
 
Sue Lewis

1 Comment to What I learned at Britenbush Brema Workshop and how it appliew to music learnig:

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Cole Doshier on Thursday, November 08, 2012 12:29 AM
Superb blog it is! I think Brema is an effective massage practice and also professional massage therapists has done a fabulous work for you. So by this reason you have achieved such a wonderful workshop experience. Thanks
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