RSM and BAPAM Healthy Practice Webinar Series 2021

Following the success of our Fit to Play, Mental Health and Return to Work Webinar, we are delighted to announce the launch of our Healthy Practice Webinar Series for 2021. Run in partnership with BAPAM, this series features 12 focussed webinars, each dealing with specific topics that can affect musicians during their careers. Sessions are free and places are limited.

June

Musicians’ Posture – 25 June at 11.00 a.m.
This is a repeat of the webinar that took place on 14 April.

July

Managing Musicians’ Pain – 7 July at 11.00 a.m.
This is a repeat of the webinar that took place on 17 February.

Past Sessions

2021

Vocal Health & the Effects of COVID-19 for Singers – 13 January
Presented by Vocal Rehabilitation Coach Sarah Wright-Owens, this session focused on evidence-based practical skills and drew from performance experience, research findings, psychology, and proven vocal health clinical pathways. Participants learnt how to avoid vocal problems and identify the signs and symptoms if they do occur, how to manage issues, promote good health, and where to go for help.

Hearing Health with Finola Ryan and Dame Evelyn Glennie – 27 January and 21 April
Hearing issues are one of the main health concerns for musicians. This workshop included an introduction to the ear and hearing, examples of how the ear may be injured by occupational and recreational noise, along with practical tips for keeping ears healthy and advice about seeking help if you experience signs of a hearing disorder.

Managing Musicians’ Pain – 17 February
This webinar focused on prevention, treatments and management of chronic pain for musicians.

Performance Anxiety and Conscious Breathing – 24 February and 28 May
This workshop began with an introduction to understanding performance anxiety, and discussed signs, symptoms, and how to manage anxiety with a focus on breathing techniques.

Physical Health for Woodwind and Brass – 10 March
This session examined injury prevention, embouchure and the jaw, and COVID-19 guidance.

Playing on the Edge – A Guide for Orchestral Musicians – 17 March
This webinar discussed safety and hazards on stage, in the pit, on tour and during COVID-19 from a legal, psychological and health and safety management perspective.

Musicians’ Posture – 14 April
This webinar explored posture, cumulative loading, stretching through demonstration of playing analysis and discussed what it means to be fit to play.

Neurodiversity with Attitude is Everything – 28 April
Attitude is Everything explored the barriers, challenges and potential solutions for providing a professional creative environment for all participants, with a focus on neurodiversity.

Physical Health for String Players – 12 May
This session focused on physical health and injury prevention for string players using evidence-based practical skills and included guidance on poise, alignment and symmetry, gentle warm ups and practising strategies.

Mental Practice Skills: A Performance Psychologist Approach – 19 May
This session investigated performance psychology, and creative and mental practice to enhance performance.

Hypermobility – 9 June
This webinar expanded participants’ understanding of hypermobility and its potential risk to health, and provided management strategies and treatments.

Musicians’ Hands – 16 June
This session focused on preventing common hand injuries.