Helpful examples and advice from musicians who have gone through chronic pain and come out of it successful, and inspirational!
Tag: health
5 Ways My Freelance Music Career Supports My Mental Wellness
A touching OpEd from a concert cellist about how and why her switch to freelance has been able to help manage her mental health.
Dealing With (and Avoiding) Hearing Damage as an Audio Professional
You asked for it and we delivered, here’s our most important pieces of advice for preventing and dealing with hearing damage in audio work.
Creating a Sound Foundation: Changing Mental Health in the Music Industry
Today’s Guest OpEd offers some advice and space to those in the music industry feeling external pressures of success weighing them down.
The Problem With “Perfect” Practice
How to use deliberate practice and take comfort in mistakes, so that you don’t fall into the trap of expecting perfection when learning.
6 Ways to Start Reintegrating Into In-Person Music Sessions Safely
Here are six methods for returning to work safely in songwriting and collaborative in-person music sessions. Don’t be afraid to go slowly.
The Pianist As Sportsperson
An editorial meditation on how concert and career musicians need to rethink their commitment to their practice, to be more like pro athletes.
4 Ways Yoga and Wellness Apps Provide Opportunities for Musicians
Yoga, wellness and fitness apps are beginning to dominate the digital marketplace. For musicians looking to license their music, there’s a ton of potential.
How Musicians Can Beat the Isolation of Being Quarantined
If you’re stuck at home in self-isolation or a government mandated quarantine, this list of tips as to how to stay musically active will help.
How to Overcome Performance Anxiety Before an Important Show
If you’re suffering from crippling performance anxiety when you set foot on the stage, here’s some advice for how to deal with those nerves and go rock!