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Yoga in the Music Studio

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Description

Yoga in the Music Studio brings the popular and beneficial practice of yoga to music teachers and students of all instruments and ages, from preschoolers to senior adults and all those in-between. Expert on mind-body techniques Lesley S. McAllister provides a unique opportunity for all to improve their musical craft, enabling teachers to help their students concentrate, listen more attentively, relax, and play their best - whether before a performance or just during lessons - all through the practice of yoga.

Many music teachers know that yoga postures and breathing practices can help musicians achieve peak performance, prevent injury, and relieve pain, yet surprisingly few are themselves familiar with these techniques or know how to introduce them to their students. McAllister welcomes the music teacher into the philosophy and history of yoga, introducing them to the research behind yoga's physical and emotional benefits. Step-by-step illustrations of practical stretches and useful poses then guide the teacher to the yoga practices that suit their individual needs and those of their students. An accessible and comprehensive yoga curriculum, Yoga in the Music Studio will help to improve students' musicianship, while contributing to their lifelong health and wellness.

Product Details

PublisherOxford University Press
Publish DateMay 25, 2020
Pages408
LanguageEnglish
TypeBook iconPaperback / softback
EAN/UPC9780190915018
Dimensions9.9 X 7.0 X 1.1 inches | 1.9 pounds

About the Author

Lesley S. McAllister is Professor of Piano and Director of Piano Pedagogy at Baylor University. She is the author of The Balanced Musician: Integrating Mind and Body for Peak Performance, and has published in The Piano Magazine, Piano Pedagogy Forum, the MTNA E-Journal, and American Music Teacher.

Reviews

"This wonderfully thorough book is one of the most comprehensive tools that I have seen for the use of yoga practice in developing musical and dramatic talent. Educators of students at all levels will benefit from this unique work." -- Robert Swedberg, Associate Professor of Music, Emeritus, University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance

"Reflecting McAllister's lived experience and deep expertise, Yoga in the Music Studio is an invaluable guide for all musicians and teachers seeking greater awareness, transformation, and a path to embodied music-making and wholeness." -- Jessica Johnson, Professor of Piano, University of Wisconsin-Madison

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