Techniques on how to gain greater fluidity of movement while playing to improve the quality of the experience are offered in this manual for serious piano players. What Every Pianist Needs to Know About the Body by Thomas Carson Mark encourages musicians to develop a broader understanding of the involvement of the entire body in […]
What movements, then, produce the most desirable sounds at the piano? Drawing from experience in the fields of piano instruction, medicine, and Body Mapping, author Lisa Marsh presents a detailed discussion — complete with anatomical drawings and music examples — about the types of movement that contribute to a healthy, fluid, and versatile piano technique. […]
In this month’s video, Dr. Randy Kertz discusses better health practices for musicians who play piano and keyboards: focus on your instrument, watch your time, be cognizant of your body positioning, and more. Dr. Kertz’s monthly column addresses how musicians can avoid injury, how they can identify things they may do to cause injury, and […]
In its commitment to help school band and music programs continue while adhering to health and safety standards, Gator is now offering instrument and face cover solutions that follow recommendations from the NFHS (National Federation of State High Schools) study. Gator’s product designs incorporated the study findings and insights. Gator’s new double-layered wind instrument face […]
Musician’s Yoga: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Inspiration by Mia Olson will help you become a better musician through yoga. By integrating yoga into your practice routines, you will develop a more focused and concentrated mind for performance. You will be able to increase awareness of how you use your body to allow for […]
The Musicians Lifeline by Peter Erskine and Dave Black represents the combined opinions of the authors and their knowledge gained through their lives in music. In addition, the book includes advice from 150 of the best musicians — such as Gordon Goodwin, Nathan East, Janis Siegel, Christian McBride, Mary Chapin Carpenter, Gary Burton, Kenny Werner, […]
Part of the “glamour” of being a musician is when you have to move and carry your equipment around. Dr… amplifiers, cases of gear, instruments, lighting, merch, whatever you do. Kertz offers a few tips in this video on how to lift and move your equipment safely.
Elvis Costello, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, and more come together to support musicians in need The Musician Treatment Foundation (MTF) will present the Musician Treatment Foundation Livestream Benefit Concert 2020 hosted by Seth Rudetsky on Saturday, July 18 at 7 p.m. CDT. The powerhouse lineup includes Elvis Costello, Joan Jett & The Blackhearts, Preservation […]
Dr. Randall Kertz discusses better health practices for musicians.
Be sure to check on his videos discussing better health as it applies to other instruments.
In this month’s video column of “Playing Well with Dr. Randall Kertz,” Dr. Kertz discusses and demonstrates the ergonomics of staying healthy as a bass player. This includes looking at common problems bassists face in their hands, wrists, forearms, elbows, etc. You can find more on this topic in Dr. Kertz’s book, “The Bassist’s Guide […]