I love highlighting the good things happening in the musician health world!

One of those things is happening on the campus of the University of Colorado at Boulder's College of Music.

A few weeks ago we met the embedded psychotherapist who is in the COM, Matthew Tomatz, LPC.

This week, we meet the director of the musician wellness program: Dr Emily Gee.

We talk about her personal experiences with injury as a cellist with thoracic outlet syndrome.

We talk about the processes she takes her students through to give them a holistic education in building their wellness strategies.

We talk about the fact that performing artists are indeed, ATHLETES,

and much more!

Keep on keepin' on!

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

This week's episode is part 2/3 in our Injury Prevention for Music Educators series.

And like most content creators and thought leaders these days...I made an acronym for it to help you remember.

Nope, it's not the 3 C's of Injury Prevention (sound familiar?)

It is just a bit of sage advice from yours truly:

Don't be a SAP!

What is a SAP?

Someone whose reactions to injury in their music student cause them to feel SHAME, who ASSUME, and who PROJECT

There is a lot to unpack with those three topics, but the TLDR is this:

Your musicians are humans first, and musicians second.

Keep on keepin' on!

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

I got to know Matt a few months back when I found out what CU Boulder has going on in its music department.

Some schools have a downloadable pdf about musician wellness.

Well, CU Boulder College of Music has a whole DEPARTMENT for it!

In today's episode, I sit down with the embedded psychotherapist in that department, Matthew Tomatz

It was an AWESOME conversation!

He shares his thoughts on the different types of injuries and how healing looks different for all of them

How healing is RARELY linear. It is often cyclical!

How our body whispers before it screams, and why it is so HARD to listen to those whispers until it's too late.

And so much more!

Keep on keepin' on!

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

First off, I just want to say thank you.

Thank you to those who first believed in this mission and supported it.

To my family, Bryant Jordan, Daniel Baldwin, Dana Lovell, Kevin West, Payton Womack. All dear friends who volunteered to help me realize this vision

To the guests who have given of their time to share their stories and expertise...

To all of you. The tens of thousands of you in over 60 countries who have tuned in.

That believe that making music should be a healthy endeavor

That believe that going through an injury as a musician is not the end of a musical journey

That it is possible to overcome injury and thrive.

Thank you.

Keep on keepin' on!

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

It is our 100th EPISODE!!!

And I could not be more thrilled about how this interview turned out!

Ashley Hall-Tighe is someone I have wanted to have on the show since before it started.

She was the one that planted the seeds for my journey of self-discovery, especially when it comes to my relationship with music and the trumpet

If you want to learn how to use your time of injury recovery as a time of rediscovery and connection with your instrument...

If you want to gain insight into what might actually be holding back your playing...

If you want to learn how to discover new parts of your identity through music and inner work.

I could not recommend a better way to spend 45 minutes than through watching this episode!!

Connect with Ashley here:

https://www.ashleyhalltighe.com/

https://www.instagram.com/ashleyhalltighe/

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

In this episode, l introduce the first part of a three-part series aimed at educators, contractors, managers, and leaders in the music industry.

I share valuable tools and frameworks to help musicians stay healthy and avoid injury.

I emphasize the importance of creating a supportive culture, curating thoughtful music programs, and coaching musicians on injury prevention.

Tune in to learn how to foster a growth mindset and compassionate environment for musicians!

Key Points:
Introduction to the Three C's: Culture, Curate, Coach
The importance of creating a supportive culture for musicians

Curating music programs with consideration for musicians' physical and mental health

Coaching musicians on injury prevention and healthy practices
Encouragement for educators to engage in professional development

Call to Action: Share this episode with colleagues and fellow educators to spread awareness and help reduce injury rates among musicians.

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

In this episode, Clark Lovell shares five practical and heartfelt ways friends, family, and supporters can help injured musicians through their recovery journey. Whether you're a loved one or a supporter in the music community, these insights provide actionable steps to offer meaningful assistance.

Key Topics
The importance of emotional, tangible, motivational, advocacy, and community support for injured musicians
How to effectively communicate support needs without assumptions or mind-reading
Specific ways to advocate for musicians within educational and professional settings
Building and connecting injured musicians with supportive communities
The nuanced nature of musician injuries and the role of self-advocacy

Final Notes
Clark emphasizes that supporting injured musicians requires compassion, clear communication, and advocacy. The episode encourages supporters to open their hearts, stay informed, and be active participants in the recovery process, reminding us that no one is truly alone on this journey.

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.

First of all, I apologize to Ms. Roskell for mispronouncing her last name on the recording (it is pronounced RAWSKell)!! I meant no disrespect and I thoroughly enjoyed our conversation!

Because she REALLY knows her stuff!

She literally wrote the book on it!

She is not only a professor at Trinity Laban Conservatoire in London,

Or the President-Elect of the European Piano Teachers Association

But wrote the book The Complete Pianist and the Essential Piano Techniques Book series as well!

We talked about what it means to truly warm up at the piano

About how a performance injury led her to re-examine every aspect of how she played the piano

And how even with learning the physiology of playing the piano, the ultimate purpose is to be able to access our musical artistry at a higher level.

Keep on keepin' on, and enjoy this episode!

Check out The Roskell Piano Academy website here:
https://www.roskellacademy.com/about/


Check out The Complete Pianist book here: https://www.roskellacademy.com/for-pianists/the-complete-pianist/

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If you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show!

Disclaimer: The views and opinions expressed in this podcast are those of the individuals involved and do not necessarily reflect the official policy or position of the podcast host or associated parties. Nor is this podcast meant to replace individual instruction given by physicians, psychotherapists, or private instructors.