The Science and Benefits of the Alexander Technique with Tommy Swanson - Episode 159
To Mom is To Love with Valerie Probstfeld, NPShow Notes
Tommy Swanson is an award-winning and prolific national and international flutist. He received a Bachelor's in Music Performance from the University of Central Florida and received a degree in Music Therapy from Saint Mary-of-the-Woods College. Tommy is a AmSAT certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, a 3-year 1600-hour training. He currently works in the Chicagoland area for special education as a music therapist. Learn more: https://www.tommyjswanson.com/ and connect with him via email: [email protected] or Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bazingaflute/
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