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Sat19 Sep12:30 PM – 06:30 PMAlan FraserSun20 Sep10:00 AM – 05:00 PMAlan FraserMon21 Sep10:00 AM – 05:00 PMAlan FraserMost methods focus on "relaxation," but Fraser’s approach seeks something more potent: vitality and structural integrity. Rather than just releasing tension, we focus on how the skeleton can efficiently support the demands of your instrument. By understanding the body’s natural mechanical advantages, musicians move beyond physical limitations into a state of effortless power.
For Musicians: You will discover how your physical organization - from your primary image to the point of contact with your instrument - directly dictates your tone, phrasing, and technical ease, but also pain and effort. Crucially, you will learn how inefficient organization creates the pain and excessive effort that often lead to injury, and how to replace those habits with functional, pain-free movement.
For Practitioners: You gain a live "laboratory" to apply FI and ATM to complex, high-level artistic tasks, learning how to help performers find stability and freedom simultaneously. Through Awareness Through Movement tailored for musicians, we move beyond "trying harder" and instead learn to "move better," unlocking a level of expression that feels natural and sustainable.
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How to organize the hand’s skeletal structure to support powerful, effortless play without "parasitic" tension.
Practical strategies for applying Feldenkrais principles to the specific challenges of pianists and string players.
Experience curated lessons that translate general body awareness into specific instrumental dexterity.
Learn to "hear" physical blocks and use movement to solve musical problems like phrasing and tone color.
Musicians receive high-level somatic coaching, while practitioners refine their approach to the specifc needs of musicians.
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A Hybrid Workshop for Musicians and Certified Practitioners
This workshop offers a rare bridge between the high-performance world of professional artistry and the subtle neuro-motor education of the Feldenkrais Method. Taught by Alan Fraser, the sessions apply somatic principles to the concrete, physical mechanics of instrumental performance.
Musicians: whether you are a student or a seasoned performer, this is for those looking to resolve injury, reduce pain, or navigate performance anxiety. It is for the artist who wants to expand their tonal palette while reclaiming ease and fluid movement awareness at their instrument. Feldenkrais Practitioners: Those wishing to specialize in working with musicians or deepen their understanding of how FI can be applied to high-level skill sets.
Musicians often report a sudden ability to play passages that previously felt "impossible", reducing RSI (Repetitive Stress Injury) or find pleasure again in playing & moving. Practitioners gain confidence in navigating the unique anatomy and psychological pressures of performing artists.
Skeletal support and the "Anti-Gravity" function. Thumb opposition and hand arch empowerment. The relationship between the pelvis, and the fingertip. Strategies for "Awareness Through Piano Movement" (ATPM) and "Awareness Through String Movement" (ATSM).
The current booking options are Standard (380 EUR).
The listed teaching languages for this offer are Anglais, English.
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Skeletal support and the "Anti-Gravity" function.
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The centre includes two changing rooms, a small coffee and tea area, a kitchen for breaks, and a library with many books on movement, learning, and somatic practices. Mats and basic equipment are available on site.
Forest Lighthouse is located in Forest, Brussels, and is easy to reach by public transport, including tram 82 and bus 50. For detailed directions, please see the Visit page.
The main hall, Canopy Hall, currently requires taking stairs. The ground-floor studio is accessible for wheelchair users. If you need specific access support, please contact us in advance.
Comfortable clothing is recommended. You are welcome to bring water and a notebook if you would like to take notes.
Depending on the activity, the work may happen on the floor, seated, standing, or in motion. The exact format is described on each event page.
We aim to begin activities on time, so we recommend arriving a few minutes early.
Yes, absolutely. Many participants come on their own. You are also welcome to bring a friend.
You can park your bike at the entrance of the building.
Forest Lighthouse is a centre for somatic and neurosomatic education in Brussels. We explore embodied learning through movement, perception, cognition, and emotional awareness. Our aim is to create the right conditions for learning so each person can discover and develop their abilities through direct experience.
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Thumb opposition and hand arch empowerment.
The relationship between the pelvis, and the fingertip.
Strategies for "Awareness Through Piano Movement" (ATPM) and "Awareness Through String Movement" (ATSM).
We organise workshops, regular classes, private sessions, and professional training programmes. These activities explore different approaches to embodied learning and movement, often with internationally recognised teachers and practitioners.
Most activities are open to beginners unless stated otherwise. Somatic education is not about performance or flexibility. It is about learning through attention and exploration, at your own pace. If you have an injury or a particular condition, please let us know in advance.
Registration and payment usually happen online. If needed, we can also help you directly at the studio.
Cancellation terms vary depending on the activity. Please check the event page for the details that apply.
You can ask to join the waiting list. We will contact you if a place becomes available.
If you are unemployed or in financial difficulty, you can contact us to request a reduced rate. Supporting documentation may be requested.
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