Playing
with Ease: Taking the Strain Out of a Repetitive Task (return
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An opportunity for musicians to assess, recognize, and change
strained musculoskeletal habits while making music. Awkward
holding patterns eventually lead to fatigue, soreness, and injury.
Under the guidance of music therapists and guest clinicians,
you will explore proper physical warm-ups and muscular preparations
for performing, as well as breathing techniques to prevent and
relieve repetitive strain.
Relaxation
for Musicians (return to top)
Learning to practice and perform while staying relaxed and focused
mentally and physically is the objective of this course. Progressive
muscle relaxation, breathing techniques and visualization exercises
are presented for participants to experience and learn in order
to incorporate them into daily practice routines.
Maintaining
a Healthy Voice (return
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Learning to use your voice properly while keeping the vocal
folds healthy is essential to longevity in singing, public speaking,
lecturing and acting. This workshop presents techniques necessary
in caring for your voice.
Principles
of Conducting
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Let us help you to unravel the mysteries of score interpretation
while polishing your conducting skills. With a prerequisite
of music reading skills, this seminar can be designed for novice
conductors as well as experienced conductors desiring continuing
education credits.
Music Academy of Eastern Carolina also sponsors workshops for
general music interests as well as advanced topics for professional
musicians. Please call and discuss your group's needs with us.
