Sep 23 - Week 6 - Meeting 6 / The Power of the Mind (Pages 9 - 10)

 

 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.google.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 

The ascending arousal system, limbic system, memory and language circuits, association areas, and the prefrontal cortex constitute the basic structural substrate for the human psyche. The functions are dependent on the balance between the excitatory and inhibitory activities of the neurotransmitters.

 

The ascending arousal system (AAS), or ascending reticular activating system (ARAS), is a network of neural pathways originating in the brainstem that extends to the thalamus, hypothalamus, basal forebrain, and cortex, playing a crucial role in consciousness, wakefulness, and attention. It maintains the brain's state of awareness by stimulating the cerebral cortex through various nuclei and neurotransmitters, including dopamine, norepinephrine, and serotonin, allowing the brain to process sensory information and stay alert. Dysfunction in the AAS is linked to disorders of consciousness, dementia, and attentional deficits.



The limbic system: It is a group of structures in your brain that regulate your emotions, behavior, motivation and memory.

 



Memory and Language Circuits: Memory and language are interconnected, relying on shared but also distinct brain circuits, particularly within the left hemisphere.
 

 
Language Circuits


 
Neural Memory Circuitry
 
 
 

The prefrontal cortex (PFC) is the anterior part of the frontal lobe, responsible for complex cognitive functions like planning, decision-making, impulse control, and social behavior.

 

 

 


 

 

 
https://www.authorea.com/users/755205/articles/725061-the-organic-structure-of-human-mind

 
 
3
 
Improve Brain-Body Connection
 
(00:00 - 10:00)
 

 
 
4
 
 Mind Body Connection Routine
 

 

5 

Full Body Low Impact Workout


 

 4

 Activity

 Experience the new warm-up. 

1. Post a written reflection of your experience learning the main aspects of the new warm-up.

 

IV

 A Note to Remember


V

 Case Study



The Power of the Brain-Body Connection

Mat Boule
 


 

VI

Discussion Questions

2. Summarize your ideas about the work done in class today.

3. Why is the study of muscle use, resting periods and awareness of our own mental and physical  tendencies and capacities important ?

Post your answer on Discussion Board

 

VII

 Activity

 


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VIII

 Glossary

 


IX

 Sources

1. The Society of Teachers of the Alexander Technique. https://alexandertechnique.co.uk/

2. Lyonn Lieberman, Julie (1991). You Are Your Instrument: The Definitive Musician’s Guide to Practice and Performance. Julie Lyonn Music. 

https://www.google.com/books/edition/You_are_Your_Instrument/dMsX3hN1JAgC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=conditioning+for+the+standing+musician&pg=PT2&printsec=frontcover


X
 
Students' Work


 

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