Musician's Health and Wellness

Performing Arts Medicine Association
The association is dedicated for the health of performing artists. Their mission statement is: "We engage our members to work with and for the health of performing artists through education, research, networking, and a commitment to a deep understanding of the special needs associated with the performing arts." 

Well-Balanced Pianist
Details regarding musical skills, maintaining a healthy piano technique, fostering a positive mindset, physical wellness and fitness, and the art of piano teaching.

The Bulletproof Musician
Overcoming performance anxiety and stage fright.

Alexander Technique for Musicians

Website introduces the Alexander Technique for Musicians.

H.E.A.R. Hearing Education and Awareness for Rockers

A nonprofit committed to increasing awareness about the risks of noise exposure, which can result in lasting hearing impairment and tinnitus.

CDC on Hearing Health

Musicians may find this valuable. The NIOSH Sound Level Meter (SLM) app integrates the top features of professional sound level meters and noise dosimeters into a user-friendly and straightforward tool. It is easy to download on your phones from the apple store. 

NASM-PAMA Advisories on Hearing Health

The National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) and the Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) have developed a comprehensive overview of hearing health issues for postsecondary schools and departments of music.  Information of a medical nature is provided by PAMA; information regarding contextual issues in music programs, by NASM.

This section of the website provides a “tool kit” of documents focused on the issue of hearing health. It addresses the risk of noise-induced hearing loss, a widespread and serious public health issue for musicians and others.