ABOUT
Judith Muir
Judith Muir M.M. M.AmSAT., is a
professional musician, award-winning music
educator, and certified Alexander Technique Teacher.
Credentials
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Royal Academy of Music. U.K. 4 year Performance Course.
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STAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique U.K. Walter and Dilys Carrington.
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Manhattan School of Music M.M. U.S.A.
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Music Therapy Degree SUNY New Paltz.U.S.A.
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Dalcroze Eurythmics Training. U.S.A.
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Diamond Method for Music. U.S.A.
Judith’s interest in the relationship between music and healing was originally sparked while she was studying music at Coventry School of Music. After her first Alexander Technique lesson, she experienced greater improvements to her playing than doing the things recommended to by her very famous clarinet teacher.
Over the last forty years she has continued to explore this relationship by studying many methods. This increased understanding permeates her teaching, maximizing her capacity to help all her students.
Music Background
A distinguished clarinetist and teacher, Judith has performed both classical and jazz concerts at venues including Carnegie Hall, (USA) St. Martin in the Fields, and The Wigmore Hall, (UK). She has a Masters in Music from the Manhattan School of Music in New York City and completed a four year performers course at the Royal Academy of Music in London.
Alexander Technique
Judith is a senior Alexander Technique teacher with over forty years of teaching and teacher training experience on three continents. She was a founding member of the American Society of Alexander Teachers (AmSAT, the largest professional organization of Alexander teachers in the US) and vice chair at the American Center for the Alexander Technique. For twelve years she taught Alexander Technique at Bard College as associate professor of theatre, having previously taught at the Actors’ Movement Studio in New York City, Rutgers University’s Mason Gross School of the Arts, and the Powerhouse Theatre Apprentice Program, Vassar College.
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"I starting playing the piano with Judith when I was 5 years old – now I’m thirteen. She changes the lessons weekly so that it doesn’t get boring, and keeps it challenging and fun! She is also very funny, and is a patient teacher. Judith is a good listener and helped me select pieces that I was passionate about. She has helped me become a great piano player!"
Shaylen B (Age 13)
I have never improved so consistently and rapidly with any other teacher, and I’m sure I’m not the only one.
MM (Age 16) Private Clarinet Student
Our son Shaylen has been playing piano with Judith for over 7 years now. We immediately liked Judith’s unique method of teaching which involved “learning to play by ear.” Shaylen was able to figure out tunes that he knew, as well as correct his mistakes. He then learned to read music and now plays various genres, from classical to modern. An added bonus was that Judith encouraged our son to sing. Judith is a very talented musician and is always charismatic and upbeat!
Seema B
“My teenage daughter Leena has been working with Judith on voice lessons for more than a year, making it not only fun, but engaging as well. I can see and hear progress in my daughter’s style, range, and posture. I also love how Judith works with students “where they are,” rather than trying to fit everyone into the same box.”
Stephanie W
“Working with Judith has been so fun and helpful, whether it’s learning a new song, or something I’ve needed to learn for the musicals I’ve been in. I really enjoy my lessons!”
Leena G (Age 14)
Yesterday my daughter heard a song on the radio and asked for my phone. Minutes later she was playing the song on the piano’s phone. I asked, “Judith taught you?’ and she said, “I just figured it out.” It was the coolest think to see her hear and get the notes.
SP (Age 12) Private Piano Student