Play Life Loudly

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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