Details forthcoming

Art of Breathing Regional Training 2025-2026

Inquire via email sbc2013@earthlink.net

 

Orchestral Maneuvers  brings people together

Mindfulness. Creativity. Play.

Sandra, the founder of OM has been a teacher of the Alexander Technique for 35 years and a mind-body educator for 41 years. She has worked throughout her career with Robert Fripp’s Guitar Craft/Guitar Circles North America, South America and Europe. 

Next OM Project: Castione Della Presolana, Italy

The public performance of the Orchestra of Crafty Guitarists in Castione Della Presolana, Italy on May 2, 2025 welcomed for the first time a group of audience members onto the floor to move with the players. An OM workshop prior to the performance put everyone in the groove. The players reached beyond playing for each other to playing for the audience; the audience were glowing, flushed cheeks and happy faces. A six-year-old named Allegra stole the show by entering the ensembles as they performed, even taking a bow in the center of the church as the larger audience—those who stayed in the pews throughout—applauded. Magical and upbeat.

To be in the loop for future projects, join OM mailing list by emailing Sandra at sbc2013@earthlink.net

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UPCOMING:

Saturday, May 31, 2025 “AT in the Guitar Circle” Q and A (on Zoom; 11 a.m. EDT)

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Anatomy for the Guitar Circle: What’s inside the Guitarist Inside?

taught by Sandra Bain Cushman & Others

Online course beginning September, 2025, one meeting per month for 8 months.

Dates and Times TBA

An eight-session curriculum continuing the work of Sandra’s Alexander Technique teacher training: the Five Relations, AT and Guitar Craft principles, and dynamic anatomy. Practical exercises will accompany each unit of study.  

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For the inside scoop on the Italy course watch Robert and Toyah’s Upbeat Moments

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