As musicians, a lot of focus and practice goes into our musical aptitude. But what about our health — both mental and physical?
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Music Therapy for Seniors
If you’re entering retirement or are looking for a new hobby, here are a few ways to use music therapy for seniors.
The Jazz Harmony Book: A Course in Adding Chords to Melodies
Not just a dry textbook, The Jazz Harmony Book, is an engaging and witty guide to developing a nuanced sense of harmonic color, drama, and movement.
Playing for Singers: The Mike Greensill Method
Author Mike Greensill, a member of Local 6 (San Francisco, CA), provides a practical guide to the art of vocal accompaniment for jazz or cabaret pianists.
Minor Is Major!
In most areas of our lives, “minor” and “major” have meanings that relate to their relative importance, such as when dealing with minor problems versus major problems.
Lifting My Voice: A Memoir
One of the greatest operatic sopranos in the world, Barbara Hendricks has sold 14 million albums and collaborated with many beloved composers and musicians.
Learn to Recognize Serious Muscle Pain (and When It’s Dangerous to Keep Playing)
You’re jamming away or practicing a tough passage on your horn or piano, when suddenly there’s a sharp pain. Learn how to recognize serious muscle pain.
6 Tips to Help Fight Arthritis
Arthritis means “inflammation of joints,” and not all forms of arthritis have the same cause and symptoms. Here are 6 Tips to Help Fight Arthritis
3 Tips to Avoid Back Pain While Playing
Fixing back problems can be time consuming and expensive; it’s better to avoid problems than live with them or try to deal with them once they’re unbearable. Fortunately, there are practical ways to keep your back free of pain.