Small world, the things you find on Bluesky. That was a great night. Benny Gallagher was there, watching us. Brian and Cathryn were in the Very Hopkin band too.

David Bowie's lost album, 'White Noise, Black Screen'. It's a great listen for working in the library! www.youtube.com/watch?v=nMfP...

I set out yesterday with a new social media tactic: just go praising and complimenting people on their art/offerings, with no expectation to sell or convert. Some come straight back and sell/covert to me! Ah well. I often think that desperation in marketing shows, and I am guilty of it.

One of my conundrums is cutting through the noise. The thing I teach, Alexander Technique, only works on people who are ready to learn, to embrace change, to take a hard look at themselves and their habits. Someone just asked me why they couldn't binge-watch my course. That's the point, I said.

Sometimes your world will come crashing down, or it will feel like it. Patience is key. Just wait. The sun will come out again and you will want to go and play in it. In my dark times, I try and think how much worse I'd be without the Alexander Technique. Probably a puddle of goo on the floor.

I have a constant Black Friday deal. Get my free course and try me out for six days, and then the full course discount runs until the end of the year. If you're feeling not quite right but don't know why, what have you got to lose? spaceat.podia.com/six-days-to-...

Sadly nothing to do with our Alexander Technique but perhaps they could illustrate a new guide for us?

A coded message?

Glad to be of service! x

Just had a lovely chat with Tom Mumford about music and Alexander Technique! Watch/listen here: youtu.be/HEedvewWbkw?...

I feel that ranting on SM platforms is pointless as you won’t change minds, or else you’re in your own echo chamber. Don’t mind me, just waffling away. Good night all, stay cosy!

For once I’m not the one ranting about fireworks on social media. I still wonder why explosives are sold to general public though. No need at all. Oh well. I used to enjoy this night when I was a nipper, up the local display with Ma and bro. 💥

I'm an online course now! Two in fact. One free, one with a discount. You can try Alexander Technique at spaceat.podia.com. If you can't come to me, I can come to you!

It’s all a case of personal perspective.

I vote for Cobbler Bob. Much more story potential than An Insane Lad. youtu.be/kZEGHK_3W2o?...

A statement regarding AI: We at Mary Hopkin Music are an AI-free zone. We don't use AI to make music or images, to compose it or perform it. We use some tools sparingly for audio restoration but that's it. 🧵

Just there the other week!

I interviewed my dad, Tony Visconti, about #AlexanderTechnique and how it can help everyone, not just musicians! youtu.be/LnjbxvTd5Bw

Autumn leaves.

I’m more excited about the merch at my upcoming book talk/songs thing on 10th Oct than the singing/talking. But that will be fun too. Tickets moving fast… You Know What You Should Do? 👉👉👉 jessicaleemorgan.com/Tour.html

Finally filming my full six-part Space Alexander Technique course but the mic transmitter died so here's a selfie while it recharges. When it's done, it'll be good! Next week, filming something truly cool. Get my free six day taster course now at spacealexandertechnique.com/sixdays.html

I refer to push puppets in my Alexander Technique course (in development) and here's a real live one! Examples in the comments on the original thread :-)

I'm in a hotel at a loose end and I don't have a TV at home... my god, is telly always this shit? The best thing on were re-runs of The Big Bang Theory and The Simpsons which I've seen about 4 bajillion times.

James Stevenson has been in almost every band there is, including Holy Holy with me and my dad (and Woody Woodmansey and Glenn Gregory and some other cool kids)! And was still in Chelsea a couple of years ago when they toured. @bowiesongs.bsky.social

That bit in Brave New World where no one is allowed to play sports unless they consume lots of equipment... ... is why I think the Alexander Technique has a struggle with marketing. You don't need an AT mat, or an AT head rest, or an AT chair, or AT clothes or shoes. *designs new merch*

Would you rather see, on the socials: 1. Text 2. Photos 3. Videos I get travel sick from scrolling moving pictures that appear to serve no purpose. I miss simple text. I am definitely an info-in-text format person.

Really looking forward to my group therapy session on World Mental Health Day!

That's awesome, thanks @joaniewrites.bsky.social! For everyone: I do video call lessons too, and am planning my longer video course. spacealexandertechnique.com

I've written about pain. Hoping you'd like to have a read of it. Pain is complex. Therefore, so is the relief of pain... ... and #AlexanderTechnique is one very good way you can get a handle on it! What do you think? spacealexandertechnique.com/blog/explori...

Much obliged for the coverage! Born and schooled in Reading, and apparently this is close enough to count!

Nice try, but what these articles miss is that Alexander Technique can really help you how to learn to sit, stand and move in the best possible way. 'Good Posture' is making the best use of yourself, whatever shape you make. www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

Thought for the day. Saying “the world is a terrible place now” negates and insults all the wonder that is in it. All the people doing kind and beautiful things. All the places which are beautiful. “Look down at the ground, you’ll always see sh*te” as I wrote in ‘Change The Record”.

Does anyone else work through their to-do list by doing 10 different things simultaneously? Yes, it's in smaller chunks.

Any of you lovely people within reach of Streatley in Berkshire, get along to this on 10th October. It'll be nice! An evening with me, hosted by Jonathan Clifton, all about my little book and me in general. ME! jessicaleemorgan.com/Tour.html

YES @vizcomic.bsky.social! I have a whole chapter on Formats in my book, "You Know What You Should Do?" Musicians take great pains to make their music sound good. Why listen to it on substandard formats?? Warmth = distortion spacerecords.square.site/product/jess...

It was acceptable in the '80s...

Personal email cull... vast swathes of my life since '05: Holidays Vehicles Homes Business Health Family Friends Insurance More saving of the data centres. More saving of my sanity. I haven't deleted everything, but I sure didn't need 10 years of mobile phone statements for instance!

Someone just disparaged the Alexander Technique by saying it sounded like the title of a Wes Anderson film. I propose a new meme… #AccidentallyWesAnderson but for wellbeing names. No, not using AI to make a film poster…

Some relationships just aren't meant to be. @robynhitchcock.bsky.social is as far from sexist as it's possible to be.

I just deleted swathes of old business emails and I am emotionally exhausted. Hope it freed up some space in the data centres!

Always make sure you're on the right train. I took a long scenic route home today but the guards didn't seem to mind and I got back to where I was aiming for. The means whereby is important, but so is knowing where you want to go. #anothereffinglearningopportunity

My other thought for the day is this: If AI tools that consume so much electricity in data centres were connected to your own home smart meter, I bet there would be far fewer pointlessly generated pictures, songs, poems, etc. Would people pick up a pen or a paintbrush or a guitar instead?

Having flown recently and also booked a hotel for tomorrow, I am bemused when I am invited to check in online. How am I checking in if I do so before I get there? I'm sure there's a logical answer... Perhaps it should be called 'ante check in'.

You won’t know until you try it… No contortions, no exercises, no commitment, nothing to lose except aches, pains and the grunting noise you make when you stand or sit. Make sure you sign up here or you won’t get it! spacealexandertechnique.com/sixdays.html #AlexanderTechnique

Yes! Thanks Joanie! Spacealexandertechnique.com/sixdays.html

Or, for inner peace, you can sign up to my FREE Six Days to Better Posture Course: spacealexandertechnique.com/sixdays.html

Today in smartphone photography school: To everyone on Facebook groups - clean the lens of your phone. No one wants to see soft focus caused by your greasy thumbs.

They're mostly in my book but one day I was walking in NYC and my partner Chris nodded at Stanley Tucci and told me after we'd passed him who he was. Oh, and in London once, Kelsey Grammer gave up his table to me and my mum in a pub.

I use this platform for wry observations on life. My serious stuff is everywhere else ;-) Hope you're all having a wonderful day! PS - also tried to buy simple thin bleach today... not a sausage.