A blog dedicated to a holistic and sustainable perspective on health and music.

Over 70% of brass and wind players surveyed reported dealing with Valsalva maneuver symptoms for two or more years. Most described it as moderately to significantly limiting. Here's why it persists, and what actually addresses it.

A musician’s winter embouchure care guide with simple tips to reduce tension, improve recovery, protect your lips, and keep your playing consistent during holiday gig season. Includes hydration, sleep, humidifier use, warm-downs, and jaw/neck assessments.

Over the past month I’ve been engaging with the music community asking questions about their education and what is missing in their...

A 20,000 foot view of the diaphragm in relation to the breath.