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Papers on the Alexander Technique

"Making Life Easier: An introductory talk on the Alexander Technique", Malcolm Williamson. Talk given at staff conference, "Health and the Musician", Royal Northern College of Music, 11 September, 1997.  for Full text  Making Life Easier a pdf file

"Understanding and Preventing Misuse in Musical Performance by Employing the Alexander Technique", Kathleen J Ballard, Ronald Colyer and Malcolm Williamson. International Conference, Health and the Musician, York 1997 (Musicians’ Union; BAPAM). For Full text Understanding and Preventing Misuse in Musical Performance a pdf file

"Means to means: the role of the Alexander Technique in musical Training", Malcolm Williamson. Talk given at the Royal College of Music, London, 31st March 1998 to third conference for Alexander teachers working in music colleges.  For Full text Means to Means a pdf file

"Making Connections", an introduction to the Alexander Technique for practitioners of performing arts medicine, Malcolm Williamson. Journal of the British Association of Performing Arts Medicine, Summer 2003.  For Full text Making Connections a pdf file

 “Conscious Control” a pdf file
"Knowing Where to Begin" a pdf file

The literature on the Alexander Technique is extensive. In addition to simple introductory books, there are many other books intended for special interest groups, such as musicians, actors, horse riders, runners, swimmers, etc. as well as books intended for teachers of the Technique.  Papers on the Technique have been published in many journals and edited books. Some of the Links should assist you in your search, and most provide further links.