Timani
Move Better To Play Better
Timani is a movement system designed to enhance musicians' understanding of the body’s role in musical performance. It focuses on the instrument-specific anatomy and movements necessary to play or sing with optimal effectiveness, while also addressing common physical issues faced by musicians.
You learn to:
Play or sing with less unwanted tension by gaining better anatomical understanding
Improve musical performance and expression through deepening the understanding of the movements needed for each instrument
Prevent injuries and manage muscular imbalances effectively
Timani is taught and used worldwide, from soloists to ensembles, and from music students to professionals and music teachers/professors. It is increasingly being incorporated into the curricula of prestigious music schools and universities due to its effectiveness in promoting musicians' health and performance.
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What is Timani?
Timani teachers give workshops, lectures and individual lessons to musicians, music teachers and students at various institutions such as professional orchestras, universities, talent schools, music schools, Master Classes, summer orchestra courses.
Read more about what Timani is here.
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Timani Certification Course
This course is mainly online and can be done alongside other work or studies. The part time 3-year Timani certification program is for musicians and music teachers who want to deepen their understanding of anatomy and how we can optimize movement to achieve a more effortless way of playing or singing. You will learn how to use Timani for yourself and how to teach it to others.
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Online Courses
Unleashing the potential. Whatever your musical background, instrument or genre, your body is always there, influencing how you play. Time to make it work for you! Join the founder Tina Margareta NIlssen’s online course “Play With Ease”. You’ll find your instrument specific course in the course calendar.
A peer reviewed study shows that the method Timani can improve posture when playing, enhance control and dexterity in the upper extremities, and encourage better breathing mechanisms. All participants noted that they achieved better performance results with less effort, increased endurance, and enhanced sound production. Many noted that they felt more confident when performing, experienced less anxiety, and were able to focus on their performance goals and musical expression more. Here are examples of what they say in their own words:
“I have found more stability and a smoother and bigger sound. And the pianissimo became more transparent as well and it does not sound so low.”
“I feel that I’m finding my own tone more and more, and I can actually get the sound that I want without wearing myself out.”
“I felt inner calmness when I played. Also, less nerves.”
“Timani provides a whole new awareness when it comes to exactly what we need with regard to the requirements of musicians. I am happy that I found something as specialized as this.”
Unleashing the potential of the Musicians’ body.
Timani, anatomy and exercises for healthy playing and singing.
As musicians we need a healthy physical foundation that can sustain years of playing and provide effortless phrasing and sound control. In this book you are invited into an exciting world of anatomical principles and illustrated exercises that are relevant for musicians.
