As a musician, you know posture is important. Maintaining good posture while playing has probably been drilled into you since your very first lesson with whatever instrument you play. You’re taught to keep your spine straight, stomach sucked in, chest high, and shoulders back.
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A Different Kind Of Self-Care
The music industry has a problem. How many times have you been told that pain is a necessary part of being a musician? That you must be in physical pain to express pain in your music. That to emote suffering in your music, you yourself must be suffering.
Can Musicians Benefit From Strength Training?
The short answer is… Yes. Buuuuuuuuttt… it’s important to understand that WHAT you do to help yourself stay fit and active is not nearly as important as HOW you do what you do. Some people…
Don’t Be Afraid To Do Things Wrong
When you’re alone in your practice room, do you still yell, curse, or make a face at a mistake? If you’re alone, then who benefits? Outwardly, this habit of yelling, cursing, or making faces is…