Today’s Guest OpEd offers some advice and space to those in the music industry feeling external pressures of success weighing them down.
Tag: mental health
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.
It’s Okay to Listen to Comforting, Nostalgic Music Right Now
Are you in desperate need of something that makes you feel complete again? Try revisiting old nostalgic tunes from your childhood, here’s why.
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.
Reflecting on the Impact of a Women’s Prison Choir on Social Harmony
Exploring the impact of the establishment of a multi-vocal choir for women inmates in an Israeli prison by a professional conductor and music educator.
Rehearsing Sucks… Or Does It? How to Make Practice the Best Part of Your Day
Here are some new tips for getting the most out of your practice sessions, and inserting a bit of fun and creativity where there may otherwise be stress.
How to Stay Motivated, Even When You Feel Like the Biggest Sack of Potatoes Ever
Motivating yourself is hard right now — whether your shows are cancelled or your studio sessions remain impossible with social distancing — but we can help.
How to Beat Imposter Syndrome and Comparisonitis for Good!
Imposter Syndrome is the feeling that you don’t belong in your community of peers, or that you don’t deserve something. But you do—here’s how to beat it.
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!