Monthly Archives: April 2017

• How to practice effectively…for anything!

  Posted on April 25, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Exercise and Sports, Musician Health.

  Practice is a physical activity but it’s also hard mental work! A video from TED Ed reveals the how and why of good practice, and what it does to your brain. The advice in this video can apply to everything from music to sports. Some of the science-backed tips are: Focus! Shut off all digital distractions. […]

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  By musicians, for musicians to better serve the community

  Posted on April 19, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in How To.

  Symphony’s own Penny Brill, viola, has become well known for her work in the symphony’s music and wellness program. In fact, Penny was one of the first recipients of the Ford Musician Award for Excellence in Community Service last year. (Regular readers of this blog have seen her name quite often!) Brill, a member of […]

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  A Wounded Master Sergeant Shares How Music Saved His Life

  Posted on April 12, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Music Therapy, Pain Management.

  Creative Forces Music Therapist Rebecca Vaudreuil met Master Sergeant Michael Schneider who was still in treatment for injuries he had suffered during deployment, including traumatic brain injury and PTSD. This conversation between Schneider and Vaudreuil reveals how music therapy helped Schneider move through the healing process. The NEA is partnering with the Department of Defense […]

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  Picking the right workout music for you

  Posted on April 3, 2017 by Joyce DeFrancesco in Uncategorized.

  As spring arrives, you’re ready to get outside and start moving! You know that music can motivate your workout, making you run further, lift more, push yourself further. But how do you pick the right music for your workout that day? This article from Livestrong explains beats-per-minute and what range is best for your warm […]

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