ABOUT ME

Hi! I’m Robyn, a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, classically trained oboist, and enthusiast about all things wellness & stress relief.

As a professional musician, I have been well-acquainted with stress and overwhelm for as long as I can remember.

After years of treating my body like it was an adversary to overcome, I finally gave up and decided to work with it instead. After training to become a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique and a Teaching Member of Alexander Technique International, I solidified my passion for helping others work with their body, too. By using a blend of Alexander Technique, mindfulness, and flow training, I help people befriend their body and nervous system.

Because here’s what I believe: by working with our brain and body as a Whole Body, we will learn to reduce stress and pain, calm anxiety and nurture curiosity and presence.

I like nothing better than giving workshops around the country, performing music with the Dayton Philharmonic and Pennsylvania Chamber Orchestra, and teaching private and group classes both in person and online. I live with my husband, daughter, and several furry critters in Pennsylvania.

Robyn Dixon Costa, D.M.A., is a certified teacher of the Alexander Technique, which, helps people learn to use their bodies in the most efficient and pain-free way possible.

Career Highlights

Education & Certifications

Certified Teacher of Alexander Technique: Alexander Technique International (ATI)
Teaching Certificate: Philadelphia School for the Alexander Technique
Doctor of Musical Arts, Oboe Performance: The Ohio State University
Master of Music, Oboe Performance: Temple University
Bachelor of Music, Cum laude, Oboe Performance: University of Cincinnati, College-Conservatory of Music

Workshops & Residencies

Florida State University College of Music Residency
Penn State University School of Music Workshops
Penn State University, Teaching and Learning with Technology Department Workshop
Penn State
Centre Region Parks and Recreation
Dragonfly Therapeutic Massage and Day Spa
International Double Reed Society
College Music Society
Wright State University
University of Dayton
Miami University (OH)
University of Akron
Texas A & M Kingsville
Florida State University
The Piano Preparatory School (Dayton)
Allegheny College
State University of NY at Fredonia

Conference Presentations

The Effect of Group Based Alexander Technique Training on Respiratory Function, Performance and Well-Being in Collegiate Choral Performers, 2018-present*

-Collaborators: Goto, K. (PI) (Penn State Medical Group),

Armwald, B. (Penn State Athletics), Kiver, C. (Penn State School of Music)

International Double Reed Society Conference (CO) 2022

The Happy, Healthy Musician: Using Mental Health Research and Alexander

Technique to Improve Performing, Teaching and Learning While Fostering

Inclusivity and Career Longevity (workshop)

The College Music Society National Conference (NY) 2021

The Happy, Healthy Musician: Using Mental Health Research and Alexander

Technique to Improve Performing, Teaching and Learning While Fostering

Inclusivity and Career Longevity (workshop)

International Double Reed Society Conference (FL) 2019

Getting off the hamster wheel of performance anxiety (workshop)