Malcolm Williamson, BA (Open), ARCM, mSTAT, Head of Training
Malcolm Williamson was a professional violist for many years. He began taking Alexander lessons whilst a student at the Royal College of Music, London and later trained with Walter and Dilys Carrington. He served on the council of the Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique 1988-2000 (Treasurer 1988-93, Chairman 1994-6) and edited the Society’s newsletter 1991-2000. He has been teaching the Technique at the RNCM since 1985 and was a regular assistant teacher on Walter and Dilys Carrington’s training course 1984-97.
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Nigel Evans BA Hons (York), mSTAT,
Main Assistant
Nigel first came to the Alexander Technique as a musician while studying at the Royal Northern College of Music. Following a long period working as a professional violinist, and inspired by Alexander lessons with Peter Bloch, he later trained with Maggie Rakusen at NETCAT in Leeds, qualifying in 1999. He teaches at the RNCM, Junior RNCM, and at the Department of Music and Drama, University of Manchester (Martin Harris Centre). He has been a regular teacher at MATTS since its inception and also teaches privately in Chorlton, Manchester.

Jan Dames trained at the Alexander Technique Teachers Course, Totnes, Devon and has been teaching for over 20 years. He has private practices in Mossley and Altrincham.

June Gill first became interested in the technique when she had lessons with Dick and Elisabeth Walker in 1974. She has found it helped her in many aspects of her daily life, becoming calmer and more attentive. June trained in Totnes, Devon 1984-1987 and now has a private practice in Manchester.

Margaret Heaton trained as a violinist at the Royal College of Music, London and played with Manchester’s Hallé Orchestra. She has taught the Technique for many years from her private practice in Sale and at The Arden School of Theatre, Chetham's School of Music and the Royal Northern College of Music.

Trish Baillie studied at the Central School of Speech and Drama where she became fascinated by the crucial role played by Alexander work in effective breath and vocal use. She trained as an Alexander teacher with Elisabeth Walker in the mid-1990s and, until recently, was head of voice at Manchester Metropolitan University’s Theatre School. She continues to conduct workshops in "releasing the voice into speech" in Manchester and throughout the UK.