"My coachings with Miriam have been truly transformational! Her gentle approach has allowed me to find a renewed comfort in my daily body use, and her musical understanding has helped clarify how to integrate the principles of AT in my musical performance. Every coaching has a tangible effect that improves my life - whether it's a new piece of information about how my body works, or even just a simple question she asks that rings in my head for weeks after the coaching. I highly recommend!”

— Mike Block, cellist

"Working with Miriam has been an incredibly positive and transformative experience. Her patient and understanding nature create a supportive and open space for exploration and growth. I have made significant progress by working with her and applying her insightful ideas. I highly recommend Miriam for anyone interested in Alexander Technique. Her knowledge, warmth, and dedication make her truly exceptional to work with."

— Matt, educator/performer

"Shortly before I met Miriam for the first time, I had written this comment on a friend's Facebook post: "getting 3 kids to practice their instruments is the most stressful daily challenge I have in my life." First world problems, yes, but sometimes the battles that surface daily are the most stressful and like the tip of the iceberg, indicating there might be something deeper. I signed up for Practice in Harmony coaching with the altruistic idea that this could help me to help my kids through the daily grind of practicing, so that my kids could be better musicians… Miriam asked me, "why is music worthwhile?" I did some reading, and came to our sessions excited to discuss Yo-Yo Ma with a world-class cello teacher. Yo-Yo Ma said that to be a musician, you first have to be human. He also has said so many beautiful words how music moves molecules of air that physically touch the human body, while moving the soul. I coupled this with the often-quoted reminder about parenting, which is to put on your own oxygen mask (give yourself air) before helping your child secure their mask. To be a good practice partner for my kids, first I needed to be a good parent, and to be a good parent, I needed to put on my own oxygen mask first. I stopped stressing so much about whether my kids were practicing their instruments, and instead, I started practicing the piano. I realize, this may not be everyone's experience or desired end outcome, but that's just where I am right now. I am very grateful to Miriam because I'm also surprised by this outcome, and it's thanks to her coaching that I'm at this point in my journey."

— Sabrina, Engineer, pianist, parent

Miriam is more than a teacher; she is a mentor who equips students with the tools to thrive. Miriam’s Alexander Technique course was transformative. It redefined how I inhabit my body, particularly during the intense audition that shaped my future. Her deeply human approach provided a lifeline. She quieted my mind and taught me to see tension not as an enemy, but as a dialogue.

— Jiayu Duan, Vocal Artist

"The craziest thing about it is that it looks like she was doing so little but what she was doing helped me to do so much more and feel so much more."

— Rhys, student, age 12

"The lesson was so so helpful! I've been pretty frustrated with my playing and setup recently, and today made it extremely clear what I need to do to move forward! It was really inspiring. "

— Karim, student, age 21

“Miriam’s group class has changed the way I view the practice relationship with my children. She has a tremendous amount of musical experience with children, and her focus on relationships and building confident learners is amazing. Miriam encouraged me to think about practicing with my children as a journey: one that, when done positively, will have a wonderful impact on my children throughout their lives. Her ideas, resources, and personal experiences she shares have been invaluable to our family.”

— Allison, Parent coaching Participant

“As a professional cellist, Suzuki music teacher, and parent of two gifted musicians, Miriam Bolkosky has a unique perspective on the intersection of music education and parenting. I found her sessions to be extraordinarily helpful in helping my 7-year-old son and I to practice together effectively and calmly. In particular, she offers specific tips drawn from her wealth of experience with all sides of the Suzuki triangle (teacher, parent, and student) that helped my son and me to reshape our dynamic around practicing. It was also wonderful to hear the stories of other parents whose experiences around practicing with their children echo my own. I recommend these sessions very highly!”

— Read Pukkila-Worley, M.D., Associate Professor of Medicine, Division of Infectious Diseases and Immunology, University of Massachusetts Medical School

“I feel so lucky to have had the opportunity to participate in this group. I thought I might feel nervous sharing with a group of people I had never met, but Miriam cultivates a warm and supportive environment that inspires participation. She has the uncanny ability, in the moment, to interpret and expand on the parents' own thoughts and ideas and relate them to the overarching theme of the discussion. She responds to each participant's questions and concerns with practical suggestions and inspires deeper thought and reflection with thought-provoking questions of her own. She also encourages the participants to share their own success stories that might be helpful to others struggling with similar issues. Honestly, I learned as much from the other participants as I did from Miriam, and I think that's just the way she designed it!

Miriam is a beautiful soul with compassion, empathy, and wisdom to spare. I highly recommend her program to any parent wishing to create a deeper, more joyful, and loving connection to their Suzuki learner.”

— Suzette Ho, Practice in Harmony parent