Oct 28 - Week 11 - Meeting 11 / Mindfulness: How Mindfulness Helps Musicians Perform

 

 Unit: Mindfulness

Theme: How Mindfulness Helps Musicians Perform

 

I

  Introduction

This class will focus on mindfulness and its repercussion on the musician's performing body.  We will explore the connection between mindfulness and music performance anxiety (MPA). Our purpose is to adopt mindful practices to develop good performance health and higher levels of performance practices.

 


 II

 Learning Objectives


  • Understand the effect that mindfulness has on the musician's body
  •  Explain the connection between mindfulness and the musicians capacity to regulate music performance anxiety (MPA)
  • Gain a command of mindful practices to develop good health
  • Experience a sense of well being that can influence high performance practices
  • Reflect on the work done in class


 III

 Main Lesson 

 

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Read




 

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The Physicality of Music Production: Investigating the Roles of Mindful Practice and Kinesthetic Learning.

Megan Lam et al. 

Abstract

Music production and muscle movement are so interconnected that to begin the process of creating music, it is essential to consider the physicality behind the auditory perceptions. Playing-related injuries can arise from improper practice and failure to understand the physical movements underlying the music, and students and professional musicians alike can struggle with the failure of automatic muscle memory, particularly during a performance. This article outlines approaches to not only harnessing various aspects of kinesthetic learning for more effective playing but also to remaining attentive and actively in control of bodily movements during music-making. Encouraging students to maintain an awareness of their bodies and movements can be key to developing a healthier and more effective use of muscular systems in the production of music.

 https://journals.sagepub.com/doi/abs/10.1177/0027432119895553

 

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Full Body Low Impact Workout


 

 

IV

 A Note to Remember

 Body image perceptions, social media influence, physical measurements, and their impact on psychological well-being interplay influencing psychological well-being.

 

 

V

 Case Study

 

Improve your practice and mindset
 





 

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

 

 Experience the warm-up. 

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


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VIII

 Glossary

 


IX

 Sources

1. Augus, Ayke (2001). Heifetz as I New Him. Amadeus Press. https://www.google.com/books/edition/Heifetz_as_I_Knew_Him/8ymzqE9kv0sC?hl=en&gbpv=1&dq=physical+effort+for+violin+players&pg=PA42&printsec=frontcover

2. 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


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Students' Work


 

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