Are you curious why knowing about your body might be important for making music? Kelly Mollnow Wilson draws on her experience as a body mapper, performer, and manual therapist when working with her clients and students to help them make better choices about HOW to use and move the body when making music.
Read MoreCheck out our most recent book review. Maximize 365 by Kristin Sherry. Not your typical cover to cover read, we’ll explain a little more about who needs this book, and how you should read it. Check it Out!
Read MoreThe second in a 2-part series by Anna Detari about Musician’s Focal Dystonia. This one dives into some of the treatments and behavioral therapies and examines the role of body mechanics in treating MFD. A fascinating read for everyone, especially those curious about MFD, body mechanics, and treatment approaches.
Read MoreElizabeth Rotoff, known as The Fit Singer on social media, shares some major wisdom about how to boost your immune system. Perfect timing, considering temperatures are dropping everywhere, and that whole pandemic is going on. Some of this is so simple that it’s almost too easy to take care of yourself. So check it out and stay healthy this season!
Read MoreIn this piece, we ponder the notion of musicians as small muscle athletes. What is an athlete? How do you define muscle? What exactly are musicians doing with their bodies? In this piece, we pull apart the terms and examine the notion as a whole and in its parts.
Read MoreDo you know what Focal Dystonia is? Do you know how this condition manifests in the bodies of musicians? This is an eye-opening first part of a 2-part series from Anna Detari telling you everything you need to know about Musicians Focal Dystonia, covering everything from common signs and symptoms to treatments and more.
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to improve your memory? Does repetition in the practice room just not work for you? We were sent a copy of Unlimited Memory by Grandmaster Kevin Horsley and took a tour through the Memory Map to improve our memory systems. We can’t recommend this one enough. It is absolutely helpful for everyone.
Read MoreDear musicians, what does your career look like right now? What are you missing? Marianne Breneman writes a thought piece on her journey from a single-focused career in music to a hyphenated life in wellness and music. She shares some key questions that are worth pondering for ALL of us.
Read MoreThis research review aimed to study overuse injuries in musicians and discover what current research says regarding the prevalence, prevention, diagnosis, and treatment of overuse syndrome in musicians' hands and wrists.
Read MoreDr. 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!
Read MoreWe 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.
Read MoreShauna 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!
Read MoreOur take on Franziska Iseli’s latest book, The Courage Map: 13 Principles to Living Boldly with a Foreword by Sir Richard Branson. Courage is a necessary trait for musicians, so we attempt to apply Iseli’s writing to the lifestyle of Musicians. Read the review to learn more about the book and our thoughts.
Read MoreMaster 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!
Read MoreShauna 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.
Read MoreRead Meghan Taylor’s excellent article about Music Performance Anxiety (MPA) and how to re-frame it for success on stage.
Read MoreFrancesca 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.
Read MoreCheck out our review of Cathy Heller’s new book, Don’t Keep Your Day Job. We are excited and motivated to build this business and banish our limiting thoughts and beliefs. It is so refreshing to have some advice and business tips from somebody in the music business.
Read MoreMaya 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?
Read MoreOur review of Neil Pasricha’s latest book, You Are Awesome was a delight to read. Full of easy-to-apply tips and lessons to get your head out of the weeds and focus on the big picture, move forward and overcome setbacks so that you can ultimately live your best and most fulfilling life.
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