by Gerald Klickstein | Jan 10, 2019 | injury prevention, The Musician's Way, wellness
“The earlier the symptoms are recognized and treated, the sooner and more completely recovery occurs.” -Richard Norris, M.D. The Musician’s Way, p. 246 At some point in our lives, most of us musicians incur injuries that affect our ability to play or sing.... 
by Gerald Klickstein | Nov 14, 2018 | injury prevention, music performance, music practice
“Three qualities are essential in a professional musician… the first is good health and the other two are the same.” Mark Hambourg, pianist -The Musician’s Way, p. 241 Whether we make music as professionals, students or amateurs, we strive to create transcendent... 
by Gerald Klickstein | Sep 5, 2018 | injury prevention, voice care, wellness
“For singers, voice care is a 24/7 operation.” The Musician’s Way, p. 277 Although everyone benefits from maintaining vocal health, singers need to be extra vigilant to keep their voices in top condition. Even so, when a singer’s voice doesn’t feel right,... 
by Gerald Klickstein | Aug 14, 2018 | injury prevention, music performance, music practice
“Advantageous postures have an active quality; they’re always subtly in motion.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 251 In his book, On Piano Playing, Gyorgy Sandor identifies two features of beneficial postures: stability and mobility. That is, they support the weight of... 
by Gerald Klickstein | Jul 25, 2018 | injury prevention, The Musician's Way, voice care, wellness
“The vocal folds need to be lubricated with a thin layer of mucus in order to vibrate efficiently. The best lubrication can be achieved by drinking plenty of water.” -Texas Voice Center The Musician’s Way, p. 270 The human voice is perhaps the most sublime of... 
by Gerald Klickstein | Jul 11, 2018 | creative process, injury prevention, music practice
“Ten dubious repetitions plus a single accurate one don’t equal security.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 52 Naïve practicers might repeat a passage profusely and make error after error. Then, on the eleventh try, when it finally comes out right, they say, “There, I’ve got...
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