Unleashing the Potential of the Musician's Body

This detailed resource book offers clear and practical tools for music professionals, students, educators, movement specialists, and therapists working with musicians. You'll learn about relevant anatomy - in particular, joints, muscles, and fascia - and get information on how the brain and movement are linked together. You'll find dozens of illustrated performance-targeted exercises for all parts of the body, with specific instructions for different types of instruments as well as for singers. The exercises are designed to optimize movement and make playing or singing more effortless and expressive. This book also touches on subjects such as warm-ups, pain, healthy living, and self-care tips.