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I was having a really bad day this day so I don't really remember much about the conducting. I do remember that I need to do more with phrasing and dynamics. Cutoffs are probably my biggest struggle, and also using my left hand to show different ways of conducting. I have realized in the last few weeks exactly how much I use my head to cue people in. Does anyone have any suggestions how to stop this? I feel like I either am a bobble head or I am too stiff. What do I do?

Posted by Stephanie Lundmark on March 31, 2008 02:10 AM |

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Stephanie,

A phrase from the Alexander Technique that might help with your question about the head is:"Let yourself move away from the work in front of you." Don't feel that you must lean in to get into conducting (said the pot to the kettle).

The real issue with use head gestures is that it takes attention and energy away from the place where it's useful. Try thinking not about your head, but about focusing the energy into your hands, your fingertips.

Posted by: Andrew Crow | April 11, 2008 03:43 PM

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