Occupational Health
Music making is among the most rewarding of human activities, yet it also places great demands on performers. As a result, musicians can be undermined by a range of occupational health problems ranging from hand pain to performance anxiety to vocal nodules to hearing loss.
The following resources help musicians safeguard their wellbeing and continue to make music for life. Links to additional pertinent sites are indexed on the Wellness Resources for Musicians page at MusiciansWay.com. The Music Entrepreneurship & Career Center also presents a range of wellness workshops throughout the academic year. Contact us for more information.
Peabody students who need care or want to discuss health concerns should additionally visit the Health Services page.
Performance Anxiety
- Conquering Performance Anxiety from Inside Out by Helen Spielman
- Coping with Music Performance Anxiety from UW-Eau Claire Counseling Services
- Becoming a Confident Performer & Assessing Your Performance Skills Foundational articles by Gerald Klickstein
Hearing Protection
- Hear Today. Hear Tomorrow. An introductory article by Gerald Klickstein
- HearNet.com. Advice and resources for musicians
- SoundAdvice.info. Tips for performers, teachers, and presenters
- A Sound Ear II. 50-page ebook published by the Assoc. of British Orchestras
Injury Prevention for Instrumentalists
- 5 Causes of Musicians' Injuries & Heeding the Signs of Injury Introductory articles by Gerald Klickstein
- Musculoskeletal Disorders Affecting Musicians & Considerations for Prevention Slide presentation by physiotherapist Patrice Berque
- Musician, Health Thyself from Peabody Magazine
Voice Care
- Advice for Care of the Voice. Concise guidelines from the Texas Voice Center
- Fit to Sing. A factsheet from the British Assoc. of Performing Arts Medicine
- Vocal Health Resources from the National Center for Voice & Speech
Healthy Computer Use
- Ergonomic Solutions for Computer Workstations from OSHA
- How to Make Your Computer Workstation Fit You by WorkSafeBC.com
- Workspace Comfort Guide from 3M
