Practicing and performing music is a very physical activity. In spite of all the mental and emotional exertion that goes into it, we must always remember how physical it is.
Below are some thoughts about avoiding physical injury and stress while playing music, and here’s a website link that can give you lots of information about this subject, including practical tips, anatomical information, and a list of excellent books.
The exercises in the Technique Video Groups are based on the idea that building awareness through simple physical exercises teaches muscles new movements that can then find their way into your playing. They are not exercises to do and check off your list, but more like rituals that continue to help your playing at any level. For example Continue reading Avoiding injury and stress