Joshua Schreiber Shalem (viola da gamba, bass)

Josh grew up playing the 'cello, and studied 'cello at Bennington College with Maxine Newman, graduating with a BA in 1994. While at Bennington, he played in the Bennington 'Cello Quartet, and was also a member of the Early Music Ensemble, where he first became acquainted with the viola da gamba. Chronic hand pain necessitated a hiatus in his playing activities, until he discovered the Feldenkrais Method®, first with Olivia Cheever at the Longy School of Music, and later in professional training. Now a Guild-Certified Feldenkrais Practitioner, Josh is currently building a private practice with an emphasis on functional movement for musicians. He invites anyone with an interest in the Feldenkrais Method to investigate it further at www.discover-yourself.com. Currently, Josh studies viola da gamba with Jane Hershey and voice with Laurie Monahan. In addition to his performance and Feldenkrais activities, Josh is active in Boston's Jewish community as an educator and cantorial soloist.

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