DAN 793 Special Projects / Fall 2025

    Unit : You are Your Instrument Theme : Physiological Changes through Conceptualization I   Introduction Again,  playing the viola demands an understanding of the muscular structure of the player's body, but also its psychological and emotional well-being. The musician should also work towards developing a connection between body and mind, but also their interplay with the psychological and emotional aspects of the musician.    II  Learning Objectives Understand how to control the body-mind connection  Explain  the creation of an effective interplay between the mind and the body Gain conscious mental direction through conceptualization and imaging Experience a greater awareness, fluidity, pleasure and creative individuality in practice and performance Reflect on the work done in class   III  Main Lesson     1  Read Physiological Changes through Conceptualization  https://www.go ogle.com/books/edition/You_ar...

    Unit : You are Your Instrument Theme : The Power of the Mind I   Introduction As mentioned, playing the viola demands an understanding of the muscular structure of the player's body. However, the mind is also important. The musician should also work towards developing a connection between body and mind.  This requires for musicians to experience carefully guided mental development.    II  Learning Objectives Understand the structure of the mind  Explain  the body and mind connection. Gain awareness of the possibilities of mind-development Experience the new mind-body 10 min. routine  Reflect on the work done in class   III  Main Lesson     1  Read   The Power of the Mind (Pages 9 - 10)   https://www.go ogle.com/books/edition/You_are_Your_Instrument/dMsX3hN1JAgC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=conditioning+for+the+standing+musician&pg=PT2&printsec=frontcover   2 Structure of the Mind...