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Testimonials
Discover their experiences…
Dr. Sornsuang Tangsinmonkong,
Piano professor (Mahidol University, Thailand)
As a pianist, I have back pain problems when I sit for a long time. The Alexander Technique helps me realize my posture and connect myself to my surroundings. It increases my sense of awareness which makes me happier and less pain. I recommend that everyone who has a body should learn this technique for a better quality of life.
Ken Hor,
Composer (Malaysia)
I recently attended Aik Hooi's introductory AT workshop. I highly value her deep understanding and embodiment of the principles of the Alexander Technique and her clear and concise way of communicating them to musicians with zero AT knowledge. I later took a few individual lessons with her, which was fruitful. I love that our discussions and exchanges of experience mutually support and foster our professional development. As a fine pianist herself, Aik Hooi will help more musicians here to do better in their work - stage anxiety, body awareness during performance, music interpretation, or simply getting rid of unwanted habitual behaviors like what I've been dealing with.
Eben Ting,
Violinist (Malaysia)
Aik Hooi has helped me become more self-aware physically not just playing the violin, but also in my daily activities. She's patient and kept the sessions very relaxed.
黃盈慈 Ying Tzu Huang,
台湾聲樂家 Soprano (Taiwan)
視訊上亞技感覺非常好！收穫良多！ 李老師用清楚簡單的方式讓我找到放鬆的脖子、下顎，找到更好的唱歌位置，不只在歌唱，在閱讀與其他姿勢上都有明顯的改善！是一堂非常有效而且優質的課程！
I gained a lot of knowledge through our online lesson! Aik Hooi's explanations were simple and clear. She helped me relax my neck and jaw, and find a better singing position. Besides that, I found significant improvement in my posture and other daily activities such as reading. This is a very effective and high-quality course!
Phaik Tzhi Chua,
Violinist (USA)
Aik Hooi is an extremely observant, articulate, and passionate AT teacher. In just one Zoom session, she has selflessly imparted invaluable knowledge for me to work on in the long term; but most impressively, she has noticed my imbalanced shoulder height and worked with me to release the tension with great results. It was an eureka moment for me as a violinist. I am so grateful and would highly recommend her to anyone who is seeking to play an instrument and/or to live life tension-free!
Philip Jeremy Law,
Violinist (Malaysia)
In 2019, I faced a difficult setback when injuries forced me to rethink how I played and cared for my body. Although I first learned about the Alexander Technique as a teenager, it wasn’t until I started working with Aik Hooi Lee that I truly felt its life-changing effects. Aik Hooi’s gentle, hands-on approach and deep understanding of the mind-body connection helped me realign, heal, and reconnect with my instrument in a healthier way. Thanks to her, I’m able to perform again with ease, comfort, and real joy. I’m so grateful for her guidance and would wholeheartedly recommend her to any musician looking for support, longevity, and renewed inspiration.
Tan Chee Shen,
Tenor (Malaysia)
The session with Aik Hooi was enlightening. Her deep knowledge shone through as she simplified principles of posture and mindfulness, while her personalized feedback helped me recognize and correct ingrained tension patterns, and the root causes of those tension.
I felt lighter after the session - chronic chest tightness has eased, and I move and sing with increased awareness in my daily life. Her supportive, methodical and intuitive teaching style makes the session feel empowering, not rigid. For anyone seeking mindful movement and lasting physical ease, Aik Hooi is a gem. Highly recommended!
Chai Tse Wei
Pianist (Taiwan)
The online anatomy classes with
Aik Hooi gave me a clear and practical understanding of how my body is designed to move, while her in-person hands-on lessons brought that knowledge to life.
Feeling the guidance directly helped me release unnecessary tension and discover more freedom at the piano. This combination has not only deepened my awareness but also transformed the way I play and express music.
Ke Xingfan,
Music Educator (China)
As a piano educator, I have observed that many technical difficulties and performance-related injuries among students stem from improper posture and inadequate sensory awareness. My engagement with the Alexander Technique has led to a more refined and efficient playing technique, with a noticeable reduction in physical fatigue and strain. I now experience a greater sense of lightness, coordination, and overall physical integration in my playing.
Under Aik’s instruction, rooted in both her expertise as a pianist and her deep understanding of the Alexander Technique—I have gained valuable insights into the technique’s practical applications in both piano performance and pedagogy. Her approach has significantly enriched my teaching practice and informed my research perspectives. The Alexander Technique represents a lifelong discipline that fosters healthier, more sustainable approaches to performance, teaching, and daily life. Aik’s courses provide a rigorous and insightful foundation for those seeking long-term growth in these areas.