burnout, career advice, freedom, healing, injury, pain, suffering, tension

Is it finally time for you to stop suffering?

Is it finally time for you to stop suffering? I’ve seen it for my ...

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Body, healing, health, mind-body connection, pain, tension, Uncategorized

Stop trying to relax your shoulders! (Or your wrist, or your jaw, etc.)

Musicians often make the mistake of thinking they need to relax specific parts of ...

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healing, health, injury, pain, wellness

When [HOW YOU ARE] making music breaks your body

I saw an article from NPR last week about how making music ends up ...

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Alexander Technique, life, life purpose, pain

Being a “Type-A” musician is a double-edged sword…

Most of the musicians I work with tend to be “Type-A” personalities. They’re successful ...

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Alexander Technique, career, concerts, healing, orchestra, pain, suffering

Most musicians experience pain, but here’s hope!

When I was a kid, my dad took me to hear orchestra concerts and ...

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Alexander Technique, healing, health, injury, Jumpstart, Mind-Body Unity, musicians, pain, The Musician's Advantage, wellness

“Pain is your friend.” (What?!?)

F.M. Alexander said, “Pain is your friend.” But pain hurts, and friends aren’t supposed ...

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