TESTIMONIALS
"Working with Dale made me become aware of areas in my body where I have tension. Not only physical tension but also emotional. After having worked with her for a day, I felt weaker aspects of my playing had been diagnosed by approaching the cello from the perspective of the whole body, not just the music. I felt the biggest change was when she helped me to set myself free from technical worries, I was able to express the music with more ease. I took many tips from her masterclass which I use in daily practice."
Rob Wheatley - Manchester, UK
"Dale is a very warm and inspiring person to work with. She has greatly enhanced my performance skills and spatial awareness when playing the cello. Thank you very much, Dale. I strongly recommend her as a cello and Alexander Technique tutor."
Katherine Ley - Manchester, UK
"I had an Alexander Technique based cello session with Dale and it had a great impact on how I now approach my daily practice. With her methods Dale showed me how a slight change to my posture can relax my mind and be more daring. I have enjoyed sharing my thoughts with her, which she received with a sensitive yet professional response."
Gunda Baranauskaite - Klaipeda, Lithuania
"Working with Dale has been profoundly enlightening. Her holistic approach to the use and functionality of the body have proved invaluable both with the cello and in everyday life. I truly believe anyone would benefit immensely from the chance to work with Dale and come into harmony with their body."
Jack Bailey - Sydney, Australia
"Dale has been so helpful in bringing openness into my playing and approach to practice. Her focus on ease of movement and internal awareness whilst playing has allowed me to become so much more communicative with my gestures and bring more confidence to my performances."
Lili Holland-Fricke - Manchester, UK
"Dale’s passion for teaching and the cello has made her one of the most inspirational figures for me as a musician. Her caring, empathetic nature and infectious curiosity about the world of cello playing mean no two lessons are ever the same. It’s a joy to learn with Dale, and I look forward to the next time I am inspired by her wonderful energy and spirited tuition."
Ellie Winter - London, UK
"Dale's teaching has enabled me to find greater ease of movement, a more resonant sound, and a more natural approach to phrasing in my cello playing. Her incorporation of the Alexander Technique, combined with her wealth of musical knowledge, makes her an inspiring and empowering teacher. I experienced significant improvement from my first lesson with Dale, and I highly recommend her as a teacher!"
Peter Phelan - Ohio, USA
"Dale is simply a wonderfully caring mentor and friend. She approaches every lesson with a calm focus. This enables her to pick up the small details of posture and breathing as she shares her amazing knowledge of cello and orchestral repertoire. She thinks outside the box and is open to exploring new ideas which makes every lesson fun and interesting. And whenever you're feeling tired or stressed she has a wonderful sense of humour to instantly relax you and make you enjoy it all again.
I highly recommend her as a teacher and mentor."