{"product_id":"the-musicians-survival-manual-a-guide-to-preventing-and-treating-injuries-in-instrumentalists","title":"The Musician's Survival Manual: A Guide to Preventing and Treating Injuries in Instrumentalists","description":"\u003cp\u003eWe who play instruments know that there are few experiences in life that can be as fulfilling as making music. When giving to an audience  we are able to have positive influence not only on others  but also ourselves. When there is a synthesis of physical action  emotion  technique  and thought  music-making can reach incredible heights. But often our goals are thwarted by physical limitations and pain. For decades  musicians have recognized the many factors--some unpleasant--that are essential to mastering an instrument: diligent practice  organization  discipline  travel to good schools  purchase of fine equipment  overcoming technical obstacles  isolation and\/or loneliness  performance anxiety  etc. We seem to be able to deal with these. But it is only very recently that we are beginning to acknowledge another essential component: treating our bodies as part of our instruments  with the goal of preventing physical injury. Thanks to doctors like Richard Norris who are working in the new field of performing arts medicine  we can now improve our physical approaches to our instruments with knowledge of how our bodies do the demanding tasks we ask of them. For many of us  a dream has come true. Musicians  both performers and educators  can now become more knowledgeable through conferences  publications  seminars  and book such as Dr. Norriss guide. We can now work towards prevention rather than correction. You will find  as I have  that this down-to-earth survival manual is an invaluable resource and took in our striving and yearning for freedom to play\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"My Store","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44966676332597,"sku":"ByrdShop_0918812747","price":226.8,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0627\/8139\/0901\/files\/9780918812742.jpg?v=1770573926","url":"https:\/\/atxbooks.com\/products\/the-musicians-survival-manual-a-guide-to-preventing-and-treating-injuries-in-instrumentalists","provider":"ATX Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}