In 2018, I began my MFA in Professional Acting at The Bristol Old Vic Theatre School (BOVTS) in Bristol,
England. Before beginning my Masters Program, I believed that my whole attention would be entirely set on
acting once my course started. What I didn’t expect at all was that I would also be utterly enthralled and
engaged with another type of work, the Alexander Technique.
During those early classes, I watched with awe as my fellow classmates seemingly and consistently changed in
front of my eyes. From an outside perspective, it was as if who they were became more clear and resonant.
Alongside this, almost every student (including myself) reported experiencing a newfound ease and efficiency
when going into their daily activities that had not been experienced prior to this class.
At the end of my time at BOVTS, I decided to pursue becoming an ITM Alexander Technique Teacher, with the
intention of understanding the profound work better for myself, and to learn how to help people help
themselves.
People often ask me what positive benefits I’ve seen within myself after being a student (and now a Teacher)
of this work for years, and I’ve consistently found that to be a difficult question to answer. The list of
positives are quite long and people, understandably, have to go on with their day! However, very recently I
came up with a succinct answer to this question that, I’m hoping won’t keep a person from catching their bus
or making it to their dinner reservations: My thinking and my movement are less constrained and less rigid
than before, and, in everything I do, I now have a greater access to a sense of flexibility which allows for
innumerable possibilities. Whether that be in acting, singing, playing guitar, lifting weights, or even
managing stressful situations, I now have a reliable and reasoned process which offers me so much more ease
and freedom than I ever previously thought would have been possible.
"I’ve had the pleasure of participating in several ITM/Alexander Technique workshops led by Brian, and each one was a game-changer. As a working actor since childhood, I found the methodology both fascinating and deeply effective—retraining the body to move with ease, awareness, and intention. Brian’s approach helped me reconnect with my physical self, whether I was simply sitting or delivering a monologue. His guidance is gentle, intuitive, and grounded in deep expertise. Whether you’re an actor, athlete, or just someone curious about moving through life with more freedom and poise, I can’t recommend Brian—or this work—highly enough. Do yourself a favor and sign up today."
"Brian's ITM Alexander Technique teaching is invaluable for anyone looking to improve their relationship with their body, overall thinking, and general fulfillment in life. It has a universal application toward any discipline or skillset, and its effects only compound with each successive lesson. Brian is an insightful and empathetic teacher who gracefully guides students to deeply profound realizations. I guarantee his teachings will carry powerful lingering effects for you well beyond the session time."
"I feel so lucky to have the privilege of being Brian's student! Not only for acting purposes, but the tools I learned from him can be applied to so many other aspects of my life. I often think about his teachings no matter what I'm doing, whether on set or while singing and driving in my car! I can be a bit anxious and nervous, but his welcoming and calm manner put me at ease. It's been eye-opening to learn (or perhaps re-learn) how the poise of my head can affect the rest of how my body moves. I highly recommend Brian's teachings no matter what phase in life you are! "
"Brian is an attentive, caring, and knowledgeable teacher. His lessons have provided me newfound insights and awareness about my body, mind, and the connection between them. In doing so, he has expanded my acting ability. More importantly, he has empowered me in the use of self."