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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Rest and Recovery

Let’s talk about tangible changes you can make to implement an intentional rest and recovery routine that works for you.

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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!

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NATS Workshop Review

A review of our “disobedient singing” workshop at the National Association for Teachers of Singing Conference 2022 in Chicago

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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

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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

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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.

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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.

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Can I get louder?

Learn about the layers of diaphragms and what you might need for more vocal power, volume, and stamina

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