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

Breathing exercises are essential for fixing Valsalva, but only when used correctly. Learn the three-step approach that actually produces lasting results.

Most brass and wind players have been working on Valsalva for years. Here's why effort alone doesn't fix it, and what actually has to change first.

If you can't relax even away from your instrument, it's not a mental block — it's a whole-body pattern. Learn the 4 signs your system is already stuck in Valsalva, even at rest.

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.

This blog goes into hypermobility, some reasons why it might happen, and what modality can be helpful for this population.

Welcome to the fifth post of The Artist Series, where I interview musicians who have overcome injuries to help demystify...

Welcome to the fourth post of The Artist Series, where I interview musicians who have overcome injuries to help demystify...

Welcome to the second posts of The Artist Series, where I interview musicians who have overcome injuries to help demystify...

This post is the beginning of an artist series where I interview musicians who have overcome injuries to help demystify...

Sustainability and Longevity: Developing a Daily Movement Routine As musicians, movement is built into our performance. We constantly...

Breaking down why icing prevents proper healing and what to do instead.

Over the past two weeks I surveyed various instrumental Facebook groups asking this prompt; In your experience, what do you feel (if...