Strength Training for Musicians: Good or Bad?
This is often a highly debated topic in the music community. As someone who has gone through 3 degrees and is finishing a 4th, I have had teachers and performers tell me (both trombone and non-trombonists) that strength training will negativey impact my playing. Sometimes this advice is vague, sometimes it is more specific, such as added tension, tightness, effort, or strain in the sound. Before I give my opinion, let’s get some context! Let’s take a look at 3 studies publish