What Every Musician Needs to Know About the Body
A six part course written by Barbara Conable, providing accurate anatomical information about the body and its design for movement. Licensed instructors assist clients as they learn to integrate this knowledge into music-making, moving & life.
Hour 1: Training Senses, Movement & Awareness for Music-Making Hour 2: Balance & Support Through the Core for Sitting and Standing Hour 3: Mapping the Arm Structure Hour 4: Breathing Structures and Movements Hour 5: Mapping Legs Hour 6: How to Put it All TogetherWorkshops for: musicians, educators, students & athletes
Studio, department workshops & festivals clinics engage participants in learning to prevent discomfort, pain and injury, and promote facility. Topics can includeL body-use for enhancement of technique, breathing, expression, tone and playing ease. Weekend workshops are a great way to experience the complete course.