Dr. Janice Ying of Opus PT shares her experience with pain, prevention, and rehab as a musician and Physical Therapist and sheds some light on how to find solutions that fit you and your needs. This is a must-read for all musicians!
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We so appreciate these wise words from Chicago-based psychotherapist Bill Harrison (and long-time bass player) about effective ways to deal with the occupational stresses brought on by the coronavirus. Some fantastic tips, pointers, action steps, and practices here will help soothe your mental state (at least a little bit) during these troubled times.
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Shauna Fallihee of Embodied Singer brings some much-needed guidance regarding meditation for musicians (and normal people too). She gives an excellent introduction to different types, how to practice them, and a few keep points about the value and benefits of regular meditation practice - now more than ever!
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Master Timani teacher Christine Clancy clarifies and busts some common myths and misconceptions about breathing - how we should do it, when, and what exactly is happening inside us. We all breathe, so we all need to read this one!
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Shauna Fallihee, the creator of Embodied Singer, shares a fantastic piece about the Vagus Nerve. What it is, what it does, and a few ways for musicians to manage it. Read this to learn more about the fight/flight reaction, the parasympathetic and sympathetic nervous system, and some of the perks of meditation, laughter, and more.
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Read Meghan Taylor’s excellent article about Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) and how to re-frame it for success on stage.
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Francesca Leo draws on her research as well as the research of others to create this fantastic guide to navigating music school with a performance-related injury. She breaks down common injury types, prevention, treatment, and management for a successful college music experience. If you are a teacher or student (or just a person), you NEED to check this out and download the Efficient Practice Template.
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Maya Jacobs shares insight on the pros and cons of using Beta Blockers. Many musicians rely on them for high-pressure performances, and Jacobs breaks down what they are and how they work PLUS, she shares a survey where you can actively participate in real-time research. How cool is that?
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I spent a week at Intermission this summer. This is a breakdown of the week’s activities and my personal review of the experience. Yoga and music are a very powerful combination.
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A summary of some cool and interesting topics presented at the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium this year. I had a blast learning and meeting new people working in the field of health and wellness (and rehab) for performers.
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If you have been following along with us, you have probably noticed a trend: we talk about stress a lot and how to manage it. We have written blog posts about managing stress through nutrition and rest and interviewed multiple guests on our podcast about their methods for handling it. As a professional musician, avoiding stress entirely is pretty much impossible. However, there are impactful and strategic ways you can prevent stress in other areas of your life to help balance it out. Keep reading to find out some of our top tips.
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