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For Educators

Here you will find a number of resources that may be beneficial to you or your students.


This is not an endorsement of a particular tool, book, or methodology.  Every student, teacher, injury, recovery, etc. is different and this list is meant to introduce a variety possible approaches.


Lecture: Overuse Injury Prevention Pedagogy...

Books & Scores

Depending on your student's level, it may be helpful to share a page, a chapter, or have them purchase the entire book.

The Alexander Technique for Musicians, By Judith Kleinman & Peter Buckoke

This text is a well-written application of the Alexander Technique for musicians at many levels.  Short chapters and sections help students digest concepts.

#prevention #breathing #postural #wholebody

Breathing Books for... Series from Mountain Peak Music

Each book contains anatomical descriptions and playing exercises to help students understand the mechanics involved.

#injury, #recovery, #wholebody, #education, #breathing, #prevention

Musician, Heal Thyself by Kristy Morrell

Baylor University Horn Professor, Dr. Kristy Morrell wrote this succinct and easy to read text to inspire hornists to "self help" themselves with a healthy approach to the instrument.  Although it is written for horn players, the information is universally applicable.

#recovery #prevention #education #wholebody

Playing (Less) Hurt: An Injury Prevention Gudie for Musicians, Janet Horvat

Janet Horvath offers a comprehensive look at what causes injury and how it can be addressed individually and within the music education culture.

#prevention #recovery #injury #education #medicine #wholebody

Flow Studies & Range Songs Series by Mountain Peak Music

These two wonderful book series work well together in helping students establish good air, phrasing and range development.

Flow Studies

Rangesongs

#recovery #prevention #education #breathing

Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner

In this text, Kenny Werner discusses how music performance should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath.  This work presents ways to let  natural creative powers flow freely with minimal stress and effort.

#recovery #prevention #education #wholebody

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Teaching Aids

Items listed here may be beneficial to your students in a variety of ways: visualizing, recovering, deepening understanding, etc.

Inspiron

This breathing device is beneficial for seeing the volume of air used during buzzing.  Hold it upside down while buzzing into the tube.  #breathing #recovery #prevention

Musician's Breathing Bag

Created by Tom Hooton, this is another visual aid for breathing freely and fully. View a tutorial here.

#breathing #recovery #prevention

Embouchure Visualizer

Used in a limited capacity, embouchure visualizers are useful for students to see the placement and free buzz with structural support.

trumpet | horn | trombone/euphonium | tuba

#embouchure

Hot/Cold Pack for Muscle Recovery

A student or teacher experiencing swelling or stiffness may benefit from either a hot or cold compress.  This is a great place to start before resorting to anti-inflammatory medication and can speed the recovery process.  For more on whether to use hot or cold check out this article by the Cleveland clinic.

#wholebody #injury #recovery #prevention #embouchure

Anatomy of the Face Poster

Understanding how the muscles of the face all work together to create an embouchure is important for all brass players.  This poster is a great reference for a teaching studio, especially in conjunction with this video.

#embouchure #office #education #recovery #prevention

Tune up Fitness Therapy Balls

Measuring at about 2 1/2" in diameter each and are made of a special rubber that grips at your skin, grabs at multiple layers of muscles, and rubs out adhesions and tension, providing a deep tissue massage.  This supporting video on facial massage is a great way to get started.

#embouchure  #mentalhealth, #wholebody, #fitness


Web Resources

These resources are particularly helpful for educating you and your students in a holistic way. They may be appropriate to share during a lesson, in a group session, or emailed as a homework assignment.

Understanding the Embouchure; structure, function and managing common...

Dr. Bronwen Ackerman specializes in performing arts medicine with a focus on anatomy.  She has worked with a number of brass musicians to diagnose and rehabilitate injuries.  This lecture is full of useful information about the anatomical structure of playing a brass instrument.

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(MRI) Chamber Music with Sarah Willis

The RT-MRI Horn Project seeks to improve pedagogy through science.  This video is revealing for students who may not have the understanding or self-awareness of what is happening unseen in their oral cavity.

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Move Well , Avoid Injury

This series of videos by Barbara Conable and Amy Likar is appropriate for musicians at all levels.  This YouTube playlist shares samples from the full-length series available on DVD from Mountain Peak Music.

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Musician's Maintenance

This website is produced by  by Dr. Cody Weisbach, doctor of physical therapy and includes many free resources.  The focus is on general mobility, range of motion, and strength as support for optimal artistry.

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Sound Performer Course

Created by Dr. Bronwen Ackermann, Sound Performer is a course in musician's health issues geared towards college musicians.  Video promo here.

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Whole Body Health

Students often need frequent reminders (as do we all) about the importance of whole-body health.  Included here are some starting places for sharing information. I recommend getting started with this article on the vagus nerve connecting our minds and bodies.

Fitness | Nutrition | Hydration | Mindfulness


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Adaptive Office Furniture

Try out this adaptive furniture in your teaching space and discover a more comfortable, natural posture for playing brass instruments.

Adjustrite Musician's Chair by Vivo

This chair (originally designed for cellists) allows adjustment for varying heights.  Even support across the seat makes it an ideal alternative to chairs that have dips or indentations. An option you may already have is an adjustable height piano stool. #office #posture


Exercise/Yoga Ball

Utilizing a different sitting surface can aid students in stepping away from a habit and trying something new.  These balls can be a lot of fun to sit and bounce on! #office #posture

Wedge Seat Cushion; Black, Medium-firm

Wedge seat cushions are a great way to modify chairs in your studio and out in the real world.  Brass playing greatly benefits from having a proper foundation for the spine to rest on. #office #posture


For Your Health

Many of the same resources are relevant to a teacher's health and wellbeing, a few specific to educators are shared here.

Universal Fit Musician's Earplugs ER-20SX

Over the day volume and sound accumulates.  Do your long-term hearing a favor and utilize these decibel-reducing earplugs whenever possible while teaching, practicing, rehearsing, etc. Most universities have an audiology department that may be able to fit you with a custom pair. #office #wholebody

Teaching Healthy Musicianship by Nancy Taylor

The aim of this text is to "help music educators avoid common injuries that they themselves encounter, and in the process it also equips them with the tools they need to instill healthy
musicianship practices in their students." #recovery #prevention #education #wholebody


Daring Greatly by Brené Brown

Showing up, being vulnerable, establishing a strong connection.  These are all essential elements of a good educator - Brené Brown is a well-known author/storyteller with a lot of insight into how we can continue to be present and real with students.

#recovery #education #wholebody #mentalhealth

Standing Desk Alternatives

Sit/Stand desks can be cost-prohibitive.  There are some more affordable adjustments you can make to improve your workstation ergonomics.

  • Adjustable laptop stand for desktops.
  • Blue Tooth Wireless Keyboard
  • Computer Monitor Desk Mount

#prevention #education #wholebody #posture

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