Why people find lessons in the Alexander Technique beneficial...

The Alexander Technique has been an integral part of the performing arts community for nearly a century. Musicians, singers, dancers, and actors have embraced the Technique as a process to enhance their performance and to overcome injury. These individuals intuitively understand who their thoughts and ideas intricately intertwine in performance.

So what about the rest of us? The Alexander Technique is a formula for improving general well-being with implications beyond pain relief. Yet most individuals come to the Technique because of pain in some form or another. Often, people come to the Technique when they have exhausted all other alternatives. In some ways, it is unfortunate that the Technique has become a method of last resort, but on the other hand, it is gratifying as individuals come to understand the way in which their own particular habit patterns have created their difficulties. Armed with this knowledge, they are able to unravel these patterns - or more precisely, preconceived ideas - and learn how to use themselves with less effort and more efficiency.

Are you ready to take the plunge and book a Private Lesson?

Lessons in the Alexander Technique are taught one-to-one where the teacher can customize the content of the lesson to the individual student. Lessons are generally from 30 to 40 minutes in length and are scheduled are arranged with either Rose or Rick at a mutually convenient time. Our studio is located within our home in a comfortable and easily accessible neighborhood in Urbana, Illinois. We suggest you wear clothing to a lesson that you can move in easily as you will be sitting, standing, bending and lying down. Pants and a comfortable top work best for both men and women.

The benefits of Alexander Technique lessons are seen over time. We strongly suggest that you commit to a minimum of three (3) lessons to begin. These initial lessons will help you begin determine if lessons will likely be beneficial plus it will afford time necessary for your teacher to adequately evaluate your particular circumstances.

After the initial three (3) lessons, the student will find the greatest benefit in frequently spaced lessons - say two to three lessons weekly if time and finances permit. F.M. Alexander, the Technique's founder, required individuals to take lessons daily for up to a month initially. We know that the responsibilities of modern living would make such a commitment demanding at least, but frequency of lessons initially will assist in you recognizing the benefits of your lessons while renewing your commitment to their practice.

Fees & Details

Rose teaches weekly in the afternoons Monday through Thursday with lesson times available late morning and afternoons on Saturdays. Rose charges $50 per lesson with adjustments made for Seniors, Full-time Students and multiple weekly lessons by an individual or in Households where more than one individual takes lessons on a weekly basis.

Rick teaches in the afternoons and early evenings on Monday and Thursday. Rick's fee is $45. We want you to be able to take lesssons. If you feel that lessons would be of benefit to you, please ask about fee adjustments that would fall within your budget.

An often asked question is whether Health Insurance may be billed for payment. Generally, it is the responsibility of the student to pay directly for lessons. There have been occasions where with the prescription of a Technique-savvy physician, individuals have received some reimbursement from insurance. We can assist you with appropriate materials when talking with your doctor, but payment for lessons remains the responsibility of the student.

Now are you ready? To book a lesson or to answer any additional questions you might have, please call:

Rose Bronec or Rick Carbaugh
phone: 217-344-5274
email: rbronec@synidetics.com

We look forward to hearing from you!