THE MUSICIAN AS AN ATHLETE

A masterclass for musicians with strategies for optimizing performance and preventing injuries.

Dr. Clara Blood holding her oboe and smiling at the camera

Presented by Clara Blood,
Doctor of Oboe Performance and Pedagogy.
NASM Certified Personal Trainer

With over 15 years of experience as a professional oboist and educator, Dr. Blood designed this 1 hour clinic which includes 45 minutes of presentation and 15 minutes for questions and answers. This presentation is designed to help musicians prevent common over use injuries and optimize performance and technique.

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This masterclass covers:

Practice and Planning Protocols

How to practice efficiently and productively.

How to effectively plan for performances.

Examples and Demonstrations of Strengthening Exercises

The importance of the core as it relates to musicians.

Exercises to strengthen, build endurance, and prevent injury.

The Importance of Practice Breaks with Stretching Exercises

How to best utilize your practice breaks.

Stretches to relive typical areas of tension resulting from long periods in playing positions.

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Dr. Clara Blood teaching a masterclass at Merit School of Music in Chicago, IL

Clara Blood | Oboe