Indirect Procedures: A Musician's Guide to the Alexander Technique (The Integrated Musician)

If you like the idea of healing yourself by working on changing your habits gradually over time, rather than being dependent on pills, cortisone shots, massage therapists (I say dependent, not taking advantage of a good massage every once in a while:-) I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS BOOK.If you have any kind of pain from everyday living, not just from playing music (because if you have pain from playing music, you most likely have other kinds of pain as well) I highly recommend 1) reading this book and 2) finding an Alexander Technique teacher near you. The technique has helped me with years of performance anxiety, tension and tendonitis, and back and neck pain that I had no idea I was causing myself.I checked out the first edition of Indirect Procedures from the library and started reading it a few weeks ago, and then found out there was a kindle edition (which is the second edition). The ideas presented in this second edition are the same as the ones in the first edition, but are stated with a more hands on approach. However, I had become so engrossed in the very detailed and dense first edition that I resolved to finish it AND the second edition. If you can read both, I do recommend it.

Excellent presentation of Alexander Technique and its particular application to a musician...It is a book rich in content, discovery and illumination. However, it is not a book to speed read through. A slow, studious pace will be very productive. Make notes, highlight cogent sentences and re-read passages until it sinks in. Reading this book will be a journey that will revolutionize your approach to your body, your presence and your movement and your life. This book would have prevented me from recent hand and fingers and wrists injuries... But I'm well on the road to recovery now, thanks to this book and the Alexander Technique AmSAT teacher I am now seeing.

Pedro's writing is so clear for musicians and for non musicians. The mind body connections are explained for novices to understand and a great review with new perspective for those in the Alexander Technique community.

Wonderful advice, in a clear, interesting-to-read style. Highly recommend, especially if you have any pain issues related to playing your instrument.

very informing

Every musician should read this book! The Alexander's technique is a very useful tool for everyone who tries to understand the connection between body, mind and soul.

Amazing book, every one who wants to know about the Alexander Technique should read it. Perdo explains everything in a ver nice and easy way.

This is one of the best books on Alexander technique that I have read.

Extraordinary, life changing book. Every musician should read this book. Many musicians have Alexander Technique lessons, but Pedro is able to make intelligent connections between music and the Technique which others haven't.

One of the best books on Alexander technique which deals specifically with musicians' needs. Contains much useful insight and practical exercises.

A brilliant guide for any musician. It really lead me to think differently about how to think about music and how the body plays a part

Amazing reading and life changing

If you are a musician and if you have had Alexander Technique lessons, then this book will mean a whole lot to you. If you have had Alexander lessons but you are not a musician, this book would still add a lot of value to you. If you are a musician but haven't heard of Alexander Technique, this book will show you what's possible out of learning the technique. Beautifully written!