Episode 13: NATS Workshop Review

07/19/22 • 13 min

Abby Halpin reviews the Disobedient Singing discussion she and Liz Frazer (aka the Salty Voice Teacher) led at the NATS (National Association of Teachers of Singing) conference.
She takes you through step-by-step the demonstration they did with singer and voice teacher Anna Diemer as well as their upcoming workshop for voice teachers in August.

Abby is the owner of Forte Performance & Physical Therapy, where she works with musicians, artists, and performers to help them feel and sound their best.
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Disclaimer: This podcast episode is for educational purposes only and is not to be taken as medical advice.

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Episode 12: General Updates

Just wanted to update you on what's coming up. Abby is attending the 57th National Conference for the National Association of Teachers and Singing (NATS). She and her dear friend and colleague Liz Frazer, aka The Salty Voice Teacher, will be leading a demonstration and discussion about how Physical therapists and voice teachers can partner up and break all the posture and breathing rules.
Abby is also looking forward to chatting with Christine Schneider on her podcast, The Visceral Voice, about in-network vs. out-of-network care for singers.

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Episode 14: Meaningful Tasks and Words

Today's topic is about how important it is for musicians to work with coaches and providers who will actively seek out activities and conversations that are specific to their goals and activities.
Take-aways:
1. Abby has lunch with her elementary and middle school orchestra teacher. Reminisces about how much her music teachers have meant to her.
2. Physical therapists and healthcare providers need to be watching their musician patients play their instruments.
3. Musicians need to find PTs who know the requirements of being a musician and who can watch you play or sing in your session.
Go tell your music teacher how they changed your life!