Hübner Gitarre und Körper im Einklang / Lederer, Julia

Julia Lederer — Guitar teacher for almost 30 years and trained in Alexander Technique, Nonviolent Communication, Kinesiology and other holistic methods — sees classical guitar playing as a very complex challenge in terms of body and finger position. According to her observation, there is hardly any other instrument that restricts the body's ability to move as much as the guitar.

The author intentionally does not go into technical finger exercises here, but rather focuses on ensuring that the student can feel comfortable in what they are doing by learning to deal with their body consciously. This releases excessive muscle tension and allows the student to adopt the posture that is most suitable for them. The sooner he learns to understand and feel the connections in his body, the faster he will experience visible and audible success.

This book does not replace the necessary teaching materials for learning to play the guitar, but is designed as a companion manual for guitar teachers and students, as well as for parents whose children are learning to play the guitar. It should be used from the first lesson. It is also recommended for teachers and students who want to expand their current knowledge of the body processes involved in playing the guitar.

“… The book fills a gap in the specialist literature.” Roger Gehrig, singer and guitarist


The author

Julia Lederer was born in Vienna in 1972, studied at the Vienna Conservatory, and has been teaching in Vienna and Lower Austria since 1991. Training and further education in Alexander Technique, body perception and kinesiology as well as non-violent communication.
Playing an instrument is a holistic and complex activity in which hearing, sight, touch, countless muscles and thoughts are connected at the same time. Not only is the will and perseverance of the student necessary, but the parents are also challenged, because progress with the musical instrument depends on the willingness of all caregivers. Julia Leder sees her job as a teacher as supporting the student in learning the classical guitar and accompanying them in achieving their goals in the best possible way. Her experience in body perception and kinesiology has proven to be very helpful in giving the lessons a holistic component.