AmSAT Annual Conference and General Meeting

Name: Presence in Thought & Action at Any Speed: An Exploration of Pace, Timing, and Movement
Start: 2026-06-28T10:00:00-0400
End: 2026-06-28T11:30:00-0400

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Presence in Thought & Action at Any Speed: An Exploration of Pace, Timing, and Movement

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Sunday June 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT

Limited Capacity seats available

We put thought to action every day, creating the movements and expressions that occupy our waking world, and at the intersection between thought and action lies agency. Yet our lives require navigating many different paces in daily activity, artistic performance, and the practice of our craft. How do we direct ourselves through the tempos of our actions? Do you think of speed as big or small, as “how much” or “how soon”? What happens when we need to change speed in the moment?

This workshop dives into how we use the Alexander Technique to maintain presence across the spectrum of speeds. Together, we’ll clarify what we mean by pace and speed, discuss the cultural assumptions we inherit about time, and explore how those ideas shape the way we direct ourselves. Experiential group activities will explore the intersection of thought and action, and what it is like to navigate tempo in real time. We will also examine where our attention sits in the moment (front, middle, or back of an action) and how that choice affects pacing, urgency, and coordination. Drawing on over 20 years of professional drumming experience, Bryan will also give an inside look at how the Alexander Technique helps drummers navigate four-way coordination (where the four limbs may move at different speeds within the same musical tempo), and how anyone can use multi-limb awareness to maintain flow within the whole.

Join for an educational, exploratory, and interactive session toward having choice at any speed.

Activities can be done seated and will be self-selecting. Participation in activities is not required for attendance, and individualized hands-on practice will not be included. The workshop is designed to be accessible to the general public and practitioners, and to participants with diverse needs and abilities.

Speakers

Bryan Bisordi

Bryan Bisordi is a professional drummer, bassist, educator, and AmSAT-certified Alexander Technique teacher. He is dedicated to bringing the Alexander Technique to more people and communities, and to expanding the scope of study surrounding AT.

Bryan holds a performance degree in Jazz Studies and studied for many years with legendary drum teacher Michael Carvin. Drawing on extensive work in drum technique and movement mechanics, he teaches professional and amateur drummers to refine coordination and control, expand artistry... Read More →

Sunday June 28, 2026 10:00am - 11:30am EDT
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