Play Life Loudly
Good Morning, World!
It’s going to be a great day.
The Play Life Podcast is where I get to talk about everything I wish instrumentalists and singers knew about their bodies.
Physio and strength for vocal performance
Alida of Alida Voice Studio invites Abby Halpin, physiotherapist and coach, to speak about strength training for singers.
Piano teachers, do you hurt while you teach?
Abby Halpin, physical therapist and coach for musicians, talks about simple changes you can make to reduce pain while teaching piano
Perfect Piano Posture Problems
Abby Halpin, physical therapist and coach, talks about the concept of "good posture" for pianists, a review of the workshop she led for the Vermont Music Teachers Association last weekend.
Discussing Tension
Christine Schneider and Abby Halpin discuss tension related to the discomfort singers feel, such as jaw tension, neck tension, back tension, and more. The concept of tension is tricky and it’s best to seek care from a movement specialist like Christine or Abby.
7 Pillars of Performance
Christine Schneider, the host of the Visceral Voice Podcast, interviews Abby Halpin, a physical therapist for musicians about the seven pillars of performance and how aspects of fitness affect musicians’ health and performance.
In-network vs out-of-network physical therapy
Christine Schneider, the host of the Visceral Voice Podcast kindly invited Abby Halpin to join her for a four-episode series about movement. Today’s focus is on in-network vs out-of-network physical therapy.
Why do injuries happen?
Abby Halpin, the physical therapist and coach for performing artists, talks about why injuries happen and what to do when they do