Musician Mental Health: Triggers and Glimmers

The terms “mental health” and “wellbeing” are often used interchangeably; however, they are defined and…

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Harmony in Motion: Cultivating Mindful Musicianship through Somatic Studies

As musicians, it is easy to understand that flute playing transcends the act of blowing…

Embedding Health: Making Musicians’ Wellness Part of the Program

Programs focusing on and enhancing musicians’ wellness have become more and more common—and popular—over the…

Hypermobility and Flute Playing

Following a presentation on hypermobility, Ehlers-Danlos syndrome, and flute playing from Performance Health Care committee…

Adjust Your Pelvis to Help Free Your Arm Movements and Breathing

Traditional flute pedagogy emphasizes breathing mechanics and arm/hand movements but rarely mentions the pelvis. The…

How Do I Sit?

Flutists customarily stand for lessons, as their teachers are often preparing them for standing performances…

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The Many Benefits of Meditation

A favorite quote from Man’s Search for Meaning by Victor Frankl encapsulates meditation perfectly: “Between…

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Chronic Pain and Diet: Is There a Connection?

Nagging pain has hampered your playing for some time now. You have seen your doctor…

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Rib Movement and Breathing

As flutists, we are very concerned with breathing efficiently and work hard to make sure…

Self-Advocacy Tips for Injured Flutists Seeking Care

As conversations about musicians’ wellness become more prevalent, the need for increased access to musician-specific…