Discover Your Piano Potential with Movement

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Tutorial

About the Tutorial

Inspired by Dr. Moshe Feldenkrais' method, this online resource aims to help experienced pianists reduce tension by learning movement and improving posture for relaxation and resilience.

This Tutorial focuses on gentle, mindful movements that help pianists become more aware of their bodies and how they use them while playing. By incorporating these movement practices, musicians can improve their overall performance, prevent injuries, and cultivate a more enjoyable and sustainable practice routine.

Hands are playing the keys of a piano, with fingers gracefully positioned over the black and white keys. The focus is on the movement and posture of the hands, suggesting a sense of rhythm and melody.
Hands are playing the keys of a piano, with fingers gracefully positioned over the black and white keys. The focus is on the movement and posture of the hands, suggesting a sense of rhythm and melody.
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Hands are playing a white piano, with the focus on the fingers pressing the keys. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an elegant and serene setting.
Hands are playing a white piano, with the focus on the fingers pressing the keys. The background is softly blurred, suggesting an elegant and serene setting.

Dr. Janice ChenJu Chiang

Pianist Janice ChenJu Chiang has concertized as a soloist and a collaborative pianist extensively in the United States and Asia. Dr. Chiang's research 'A Case Report on the Impact of Feldenkrais Method with Experienced Pianists' was published on the Feldenkrais Research Journal Volume 7 (2023).

Chiang is an experienced Feldenkrais practitioner who has given group classes and workshops for musicians at the universities and has worked with clients individually who had chronic pains or pianists who sought advices on the piano-playing-related strains.

Chiang takes special interests in research and interdisciplinary concerts. Her collaboration with the installation artist Shawn Skabelund, "Composition for Forests," won the Flagstaff Art Council's Viola award in 2016. She has served as piano faculty at Northern Arizona University from 2007 to 2022.

Follow your instinct. Going along for the ride with what you have been doing well, and make a pathway towards a "better" of you.

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"I worked with Janice during a low back injury. I was nervous to meet with her in a time that I was experiencing intense physical pain; however, she suggested that even imagery while listening to her instructions can be just as effective as movement. Her sessions helped me to feel less pain and more mobility in a short amount of time. Janice is extremely knowledgeable in this field and is extremely patient while sharing her passion with others. "

Amy-Trumpet

"I've long sought to find relief from the persistent pain and pinching that occurs in my shoulders. Dr. Chiang's approach to the Feldenkrais method has finally helped me solve many of my issues by creating awareness and addressing my habitual practices."

Raphael-Viola

“I have learned so many unknown aspects of our brain and body through Dr. Chiang’s excellent explanation and teaching. I could always figure out a more efficient sensation of engaging my body after each session. Each session is an amazing self-discovery journey. As a musician, it is important for us to have this valuable image of ourselves.”

Woan Ching-Piano

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