Publisher's Synopsis
As a musician, your body is an essential part of your instrument and your performance. This book is about the basics of caring for the musician's body -- the essentials that you need to know about stretching, strengthening, and relieving repetitive strain and overuse.The Musician's Essential Exercises educates you on your body and empowers you to live your strongest, best life as a musician. "Just stop playing" is not an acceptable answer! If you have carpal tunnel syndrome, neck and shoulder pain, back pain, or other overuse problems that are common professional musician maladies, Angela McCuiston's guide is your foundation to a long healthy career.