“Every performance is easier since studying AT. From singing arias in atypical positions, to singing after recovering from an illness, learning AT has changed the way I approach my instrument and how I make choices about my performances. Since Sarah is a musician, she is uniquely well-positioned to understand not only the physical demands of my work, but also the psychological and emotional concerns that accompany performing and working as an artist. The awareness I’ve gained through my sessions with Sarah empowers me to make better choices about how I use my body as both a singer and conductor. I’m also much more aware of how my own physical use affects my singers and the sound of our ensembles.”
Bethany Encina, Soprano
Director of Vocal Music, Los Osos High School

“No one told me that studying the Alexander Technique with Sarah Silva Peace would make me a happier person, but that’s what’s happening. Sarah is a true AT master. Through working with her, not only are my head, neck, and back better aligned, but a long-held attitude of worry and tension is gently giving way to something new - something softer and easier and much more fun.”
Mike Lambert

“Working with Sarah Silva Peace has been eye-opening and has had a positive impact on how my body feels on a daily basis. I’m much more aware of how my body moves and works as a system and am better equipped to remedy discomfort, especially in my neck and back while working, commuting, and spending time at home. Sarah is professional, highly observant, and good natured. She makes learning the Alexander Technique fun and engaging. She has definitely improved my quality of life; I look forward to learning more with her.”
Hadley Porter

“Sarah coached me during my first full opera role in Mozart’s Così fan tutti, where I had to perform some crazy, exciting choreography while singing high notes! Using the Alexander Technique, I was able to communicate excitement with my body, without compromising my vocal technique. The result of our work together allowed me to have vocal stamina and increased volume to be heard over the full orchestra. Not only was our work extremely helpful, but we also had so much fun in the process!
Taking private lessons with Sarah has been such a joy because her teaching style is highly motivating! She helps me achieve new goals in my application of the Alexander Technique by explaining concepts in ways that help me better understand myself. She also listens carefully, being able to adapt and personalize lesson plans for however it would best serve me in that day.
Brittany Gamble, Soprano

“Every class Sarah gives you is a gift in your life. You will appreciate the joys and pleasure in being in the moment. Sarah is an inspiring teacher, patient, and creative in sharing the Alexander Technique. The adage ‘you can’t teach an old dog new tricks' is dispelled as Sarah unwinds the tense bodies we twist ourselves into.”
Allison Dolphin, MPH, JD, MSN

“Sarah has an incredible eye for detail, and a knack for spotting habits that I’ve taken for granted, bringing them to light, and giving me strategies to address them. I’ve made progress in areas I didn’t even know I needed to work on when I first walked in.”
Kyle Clayton

“Sarah charmed me with her concise and clear explanations; she is highly trained and incredibly intuitive to individual needs. I could feel the changes immediately and see them in the mirror. Sarah has taught me to look and listen to my body and make subtle changes that are fast becoming a natural habit with me.”
Mike Rosell

“The most profound change I have seen while working with Sarah is the difference in my 12-year-long chronic stomach pain which no doctor could properly diagnose or treat. While not completely gone (yet), I believe the grace in the practice has started gentle changes in my nervous system; the ease and relaxation I experience in that area and the rest of my now upright body has been life changing.”
Katherine Hemmings

“I feel so fortunate to have discovered the Alexander Technique with Sarah! My office job and long commute put a lot of physical and mental stress on me, and my AT practice with Sarah has helped me learn how to better manage this tension. Sarah is well-versed in the Alexander Technique, and you can tell she really enjoys working with her students.”
Christine Larson

“Sarah has taught me to become more aware of how to use my body with much less effort and tension. I now have more energy and feel better!”
Ann Major

“I used to have serious back pain, but Sarah has helped me become more aware of my harmful habits. And Sarah is so positive and encouraging, gently reminding me to make new habits that will help me to sit, stand, walk, and function in healthier ways.”
Jennifer Jung-Kim