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3 Ways to Prevent Physical Stress and Injury as a Musician

3 Ways to Prevent Physical Stress and Injury as a Musician

Let’s be honest… when you think of a musician at any level (school-aged, collegiate, professional, etc.), you don’t necessarily think of them having many run-ins with physical stress or injury. But that’s not true at all! From beginner to pro, musicians have to learn to deal with a significant amount of strain from areas of their body that may not be utilized as often otherwise. This is worthy of a discussion! Check out these three steps to ensure that you or your student prevents any of these setbacks.

10 Essential Fitness Exercises for Musicians.

10 Essential Fitness Exercises for Musicians.

I am primarily a drum set player, and I remember when I started noticing a decent amount of lower back pain after a season of lots of practicing and not a lot of exercising. So, I started exercising and focusing on my posture and core strength, and over time, the tension in my lower back from playing the drums diminished to the point of non-existence.

There is a fantastic infographic, created by our friends at TakeLessons, that highlights 10 of the best fitness exercises and stretches for musicians. Check it out and take some notes...