28. You Are Your Own Instrument with Eddy Malave

Eddy Malave is an active freelance violist based in New York City. A native of Long Island, he received both his bachelor's and master's degrees in Viola performance from The Juilliard School, where he studied under acclaimed violist  William Lincer and received the Willaim Gluck fellowship. His past instructors have also included Irene Stitt, Patinka Kopec and Margaret Pardee.Mr Malave's work as a freelancer has carried him around the world performing in prestigious concert halls throughout Europe, Asia, the Middle East, the South Pacific and the America's. He's performed alongside a diverse array of artists, some of who include Sir Elton John, Patti LuPone, Andrea Bocelli, Placido Domingo, and Dmitri Rostropovich and has also collaborated with various artists such as DJ Victor Calderone, composer and producer A.R.Rahman and others.In New York City, Mr Malave is a sought after performer who plays in a variety of ensembles. In the past he's performed with the Se Jong Soloists and currently plays with the Orchestra of St. Luke's, the New York City Ballet, ABT, the New York City Opera, the New York Oratorio Society and the Grace Church Choral Society. He also performs in a number of Broadway shows.In addition to his work as a freelancer, Mr Malave is an AmSAT- certified teacher of the Alexander Technique. He has  presented the technique in countries around the world, including Austria, Italy, Jordan, Singapore, Argentina and Canada and at institutions in the United States such as the Juilliard School and at New York University. He Teaches privately in New York City.Mr. Malave is also a certified teacher in the Suzuki Method for both the Violin and Viola. In  addition to his private teaching  studio, he's a faculty member at both New York City's Third Street Music Settlement and New York University's Department of Music and Performing Arts in the Steinhardt School of Culture, Education and Human Development.Instagram: @eddyviola @unisonorchestralive Twitter: @eddyviolaFacebook: Eddy Malave Website: www.eddymalave.com In this episode we talk about:- Viola and Violin Setup- Finding your path with somatic work- Alexander Technique: what it is and why it’s beneficial for musicians- Body Mapping- Areas of similarity between Alexander Technique/Body Mapping, Yoga, and Meditation- Avoiding injury and finding ways to perform with more easeInstagram accounts mentioned:Dr. Cody Weisbach @musiciansmaintenceMuseMuscle @musemuscle_officialHamed Erfani @hamederfani_officialAustin Pancner @thefunctionalmusicianPeople mentioned:Claire Stefani, Chin Rest and Shoulder Rest Assessments Ida RolfJennifer Johnson, Violinist, Body MapperBooks mentioned:Jennifer Johnson, What Every Violinist Needs to Know about the Body This is a public episode. If you'd like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit alignedmusician.substack.com/subscribe