Lisa M. Burrell on Musicians' Injury: Rethinking Practice and Pedagogy for Feldenkrais Awareness
Channel: Future Life Now
Date: 21/10/2021

Lisa M. Burrell, DMA, GCFP presents Musicians’ Injury: Rethinking Practice and Pedagogy for Never Stop: The Artistry of Self-Care and Creativity for Lifelong Embodied Performance, A Feldenkrais Awareness Summit

This video is a short excerpt from a full interview. To sign up or learn more visit https://FeldenkraisSummit.com

Current neuroscience research into musicians’ injury shows a correlation between methods of pedagogy and practice and long-term changes in the brain that affect musicians’ health. This research suggests that certain characteristics of learning, including rote repetition, limited variation and exploration, and narrowing of focus, make us more prone to injury than the purely mechanical aspects of our technique.

My work uses Feldenkrais-derived strategies to teach musicians and educators how to maximize learning while developing neurologically sustainable playing habits. These tools help students, teachers, and performers begin to modify learning methodology and practice “routines” to include experimentation, awareness, variation, and adaptability.

Stick around to listen to the other performing artists talk about their profession and share specialized tips on self-care, teaching, preventing injury, creativity, enhanced performance, and impacting the world. 

https://FeldenkraisSummit.com

It's a great introduction to the Feldenkrais Method, Awareness Through Movement lessons, and other somatic approaches to living your best life as a performing artist, practicing self-care, and more.