Integration Piano Method Workshop

Tue, 21 Oct, 2025 at 09:30 am to Sat, 25 Oct, 2025 at 12:30 am UTC-04:00

Heliconian Club | Toronto

Integration Alexander Academy (IAA)
Publisher/HostIntegration Alexander Academy (IAA)
Integration Piano Method Workshop
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A 3-day workshop blending anatomy, neurology, and Alexander Technique for pianists to develop a tension-free, expressive playing style.
About this Event

This immersive 3-day workshop offers piano teachers, advanced students, and performers a unique opportunity to develop a healthy, tension-free technique that unites science and artistry.

Led by Yoshimi Ito (pianist & founder of the Integration Piano Method) and Shigeru Yamauchi (neuroscience researcher & bodywork therapist), the program integrates:

  • Functional Anatomy: Efficient movement for pianists
  • Neuromatrix Theory & Functional Neurology: How the brain shapes expression
  • Alexander Technique: Releasing unnecessary tension
  • Practical Tools: Injury prevention, enhanced tone production, and expressive control

Whether you wish to overcome playing-related tension, improve your teaching, or refine your artistry, this workshop provides a science-informed, comprehensive approach tailored to diverse learning styles.

đź“… Program at a Glance


Day 1: Release & Technical Foundations
  • Playing without pressing – using arm and finger weight
  • Balance and support as the basis of sound production
  • Short phrases as practical exercises👉 Experience what it means to play with ease and freedom

Day 2: Body Mapping – Understanding Your Structure
  • Correct understanding of the roles of fingers, arms, torso, and legs
  • How anatomical images influence piano playing
  • Group work: finding and correcting personal habits👉 Connect knowledge and sensation to build a stronger foundation for expression

Day 3: Neuroscience & Integration
  • Performance anxiety and the nervous system (the “Fire,” “Freeze,” and “Harmony” characters)
  • Turning nerves into an ally through brain and body awareness
  • Listening & sharing workshop to cultivate sensitivity
  • Final integration: applying the 3 days into practice and teaching👉 Unite body, mind, and music for a new sense of freedom in performance

🎯 What You Will Gain
  • A solid, science-based foundation for sustainable piano technique
  • Strategies that respect each musician’s unique body and learning style
  • Practical methods for injury prevention and expressive tone production
  • Tools you can immediately apply in both teaching and performing
  • A supportive environment that encourages growth and confidence






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Event Venue & Nearby Stays

Heliconian Club, 35 Hazelton Avenue, Toronto, Canada

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CAD 22.63 to CAD 134.46

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