Play Life Loudly
Good Morning, World!
It’s going to be a great day.
The Play Life Podcast is where I get to talk about everything I wish instrumentalists and singers knew about their bodies.
Interview with a guitar teacher
Jared from Sound Guitar Lessons invited me to be a guest on his YouTube Channel. We talk all things guitar related injuries like tendonitis and forearm and hand pain to things like training schedules and recovery types.
How to Write Your Workout Schedule
The hardest part of anything is getting started. Let's discuss how to make an effective, realistic and forgiving plan to improve your movement and fitness.
Physio and strength for vocal performance
Alida of Alida Voice Studio invites Abby Halpin, physiotherapist and coach, to speak about strength training for singers.
Piano teachers, do you hurt while you teach?
Here are some tangible strategies to reduce pain while teaching piano
Perfect Piano Posture Problems
What is good piano posture? This episode is a review of a live workshop for the Vermont Music Teachers Association.
Discussing Tension
Christine Schneider and Abby Halpin discuss tension related to the discomfort singers feel, such as jaw tension, neck tension, back tension, and more. The concept of tension is tricky and it’s best to seek care from a movement specialist like Christine or Abby.
7 Pillars of Performance
Christine Schneider, the host of the Visceral Voice Podcast, interviews Abby Halpin, a physical therapist for musicians about the seven pillars of performance and how aspects of fitness affect musicians’ health and performance.
In-network vs out-of-network physical therapy
Christine Schneider, the host of the Visceral Voice Podcast kindly invited Abby Halpin to join her for a four-episode series about movement. Today’s focus is on in-network vs out-of-network physical therapy.
Rest and Recovery
Let’s talk about tangible changes you can make to implement an intentional rest and recovery routine that works for you.
Meaningful tasks and words
Abby reflects on how important it is for coaches and providers to be specific about the tasks and conversations we have with our clients and patients. Watch the violinist play the violin!
NATS Workshop Review
A review of our “disobedient singing” workshop at the National Association for Teachers of Singing Conference 2022 in Chicago
General Updates
Just wanted to give you an update on what is coming up in the next few weeks, including NATS conference and podcast guesting
How to train exhalation
Listen to episode 10 first! Then listen here to find out what to do about difficulty getting enough air while singing
Breath stacking and Hyperinflation
How breath stacking and postural habits of hyperinflation affect how easy or difficult it is to move air while singing and playing instruments.
Flare-ups and vulnerability
I share some of my own experiences with chronic symptoms and talk about what to do when chronic stuff flares up. TW: chronic pain, panic.
Can I get louder?
Learn about the layers of diaphragms and what you might need for more vocal power, volume, and stamina
Why are my hands falling asleep when I practice?
Instrumentalists commonly report tingling and numbness in their hands while playing. Let’s talk about what is happening.
Do virtual coaching sessions work?
Let’s talk through how virtual physical therapy and online coaching works.
How to build a starter strength workout
Learn the basic movements to include in a beginner strength training routine for instrumentalists and vocalists
Musicians can lift heavy stuff
Let’s encourage artists to be strong. Weightlifting and performing actually go really well together.