ABOUT ME

Hi! My name is Joseph Arnold, and I'm a violinist, Alexander Technique teacher, and founder of the Soulforce Arts Academy. I teach performance artists how to come more alive through their creative practices so that they can perform with greater expressive power and freedom, and by so doing make a meaningful difference in these turbulent times.

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While studying violin at conservatory, chronic pain developed in my arms, neck, and back. There I discovered the Alexander Technique, a 100-year-old holistic system of body awareness and movement re-education. Out of the dozens of therapies I tried at the time, it was the only one that taught me to relax my muscles while playing violin.

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Since then I've discovered the tools to remain balanced when experiencing difficult emotions, dissolved my performance anxiety, and learned a lot about self-acceptance. The Alexander Technique has also deepened my meditative practices. Plus, I'm now 100% pain-free.

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I graduated from The Philadelphia School for the Alexander Technique in 2012 and am a nationally-certified Alexander Technique teacher.

 

I also play violin, teach violin lessons, and compose music.

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I live, teach, and play in Philadelphia, PA.

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