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 focus on common overuse injuries in musicians starting with vocal nodules.
Whether it’s in the practice room or performance hall, performance anxiety can undermine the best-practiced efforts to play or sing. Learn about these simple strategies musicians can use to effectively shed the nerves and feel free to enjoy the music.
My experience of performance anxiety was debilitating and ruined countless performances for me. No amount of positive thinking or pep talking from caring family or friends could stop what was doomed to occur. Here’s how it would go down…
Take a tip from your cell phone and turn off, plug in, and recharge in winter! These dark cooler months set an example for resting and rejuvenating yourself after a busy year. Nature sees the importance of shutting down and taking it easy which teaches us that doing the same is an important aspect to our wellness practice. Learn more here.
Have you ever had an enjoyable workout routine turn sour due to an overuse injury? This article offers simple tips on how to address the issue.
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