The physical demands that our musical instruments place on our bodies can cause stiffness and sore muscles. There is a way to take care of your body and still get lots of playing in – stretching! That’s what I explain in today’s issue of Musician’s Motivator video.
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Let’s Get Physical: 6 Simple Stretches Before Playing
Posted by Mary Ellen on April 13, 2011
http://gracenotesmusic.org/blog/2011/04/13/lets-get-physical-6-simple-stretches-before-playing/
Got Theme?
“What’s your theme song?” I had been working as advertising director at Just Out for a few years when my co-worker, Rupert, asked me that question. He was the creative director of the newsmagazine and always thinking in imaginative ways like that. “Well no, I don’t,” I replied, “Do you?”
Posted by Mary Ellen on March 23, 2011
http://gracenotesmusic.org/blog/2011/03/23/got-theme/
Tune Into Tone
Tune Into Tone Scritch, scratch. Snap, crackle, pop. Hoo-rah! Clang, clang, clang. Velvet. Loo-loo-loo. Boing! The sounds made by our musical instruments are limitless. Not only does each instrument have its own particular sound, or timbre; they also have a variety of ways to express those sounds. This week’s Musician’s Motivator is all about experimenting [...]
Posted by Mary Ellen on March 9, 2011
http://gracenotesmusic.org/blog/2011/03/09/tune-into-tone/
How Do You Do, Dear Clarinet?
A father scoops up his young daughter and spins her around in his arms. She squeals with delight. Two buddies bump fists and smile in greeting. European friends meet one another with a kiss on each cheek. Two 13-year-old girls clasp forearms and jump up and down with excitement in seeing one another. A couple [...]
Posted by Mary Ellen on February 23, 2011
http://gracenotesmusic.org/blog/2011/02/23/how-do-you-do-dear-clarinet/