Playing Through a Pandemic 2.0
“Sweet dreams are made of cheese. Who am I to dis-a-brie. I cheddar the world and the feta cheese. Everybody’s looking for stilton.” ~Credited to “who-the-heck-knows” on the internet, but…
Common Overuse Injuries-Tendonitis
Being a professional musician is like being a professional athlete. Maintaining physical and mental well-being directly influences musical performance. This month’s newsletter is the third in a series that will…
Common Overuse Injuries in Musicians-Vocal Nodules
Being a professional musician is like being a professional athlete. Maintaining physical and mental well-being directly influences musical performance. This month’s newsletter is the first in a series that will…
Managing Music-Related Stress
Whether it's in the practice room or performance hall, performance anxiety can undermine the best-practiced efforts to play or sing. What are some simple strategies musicians can use to effectively…
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November 2021 Mask-wearing vocal health October 2021 Teaching music to students with ADHD September 2021 Playing through a pandemic - 2.0. Summer 2021 Common Overuse Injuries in Musicians-Tendonitis May 2021…
Playing Through a Pandemic
Staying healthy is a top priority while making music during a pandemic. Here are a couple simple suggestions that can help you perform at your best. Why it’s important to…
Breaking Away From Performance Anxiety
“Expansion” by Paige Bradley at https://paigebradley.com/sculpture/metamorphosis/expansion/This incredible sculpture by artist Paige Bradley was dropped on the floor – on purpose. What followed next was a true breakthrough. A light was…