Holistic Studies

Within the Music department, Holistic Studies comprises complementary teaching methods that develop the student holistically: the Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais Method, and Dalcroze Eurhythmics.

Disciplines such as these are well-established in the music profession and in music education. Broadly speaking, these methods:

• improve general well-being by addressing posture
• improve sensitivity and stimulate innate ability through movement and awareness exercises
• develop a deeper and more natural understanding of pulse and rhythm through physical motions

Whilst these will be pursued with improvements to music making in mind, students also benefit from:

• a higher awareness of the connection of mind and body
• improved relaxation and handling of stress
• the development of learning skills and a passion for discovery

The Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais and Dalcroze are available at Sevenoaks through group sessions and workshops, as well as in individual lessons.

Further information

Information The holistic approach to musical success