Musicians often try to create support and control by stiffening or breaking up their natural movement—but this can actually get in the way of fluid, connected playing. When someone picks up a violin, flute, or clarinet, the instrument becomes part of their body’s structure in motion, not something separate.
In this workshop, Doug will share how CMI practitioners can use their skills and insights to better support musicians. Together, we’ll look at how the six pathways can help create a more supported connection—through the ground and the chair—and how we can gently move through areas of restriction while including the instrument as part of that movement.
Doug Johnson is professor of piano at Berklee College of Music with an active performing career. He is a certified Core Movement Integration practitioner. He is also a body mapping instructor and serves on the board of directors of the Stephen M Levin Biotensegrity Archive. A major focus for Doug is working with musicians to help them move more efficiently and effectively, both to eliminate pain and to help them connect more directly to their instrument and the music.
