When I was studying flute at university, so many students had to take time off due to injury. I also had to take several months off playing once I had finished my final exams. This could have easily been avoided if we all knew how to look after our bodies better.
Musicians need to learn a few simple stretches so they can survive hours of practise, hours of rehearsals, and hours of performances.
I put together this short video with my super simple stretches for flute players and wind musicians. [Read more…]