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Lesley McAllister is a pianist, educator, and researcher specializing in musician wellness and performance pedagogy. She has published extensively on ergonomics and health in music education and serves as a professor of piano and wellness studies.
Known for: The Healthy Musician: Ergonomics, Movement, and Voice Care
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The Healthy Musician: Ergonomics, Movement, and Voice Care
This book provides a comprehensive guide to physical and vocal health for musicians, integrating principles of ergonomics, movement science, and wellness. It offers practical strategies to prevent injury, improve performance longevity, and promote sustainable practice habits for instrumentalists and vocalists.
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Ergonomics in Music Performance
When we talk about ergonomics in music, we are not talking about something external or mechanical; we are talking about the art of fitting our movement environment to the human body. In my years observing pianists, violinists, wind players, and singers, the most common thread among those facing inju...
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Movement Science and Kinesthetic Awareness
Musical movement is a choreography of mind and body—a subtle negotiation between biomechanics and emotion. Movement science helps us understand that every musical gesture, from bowing to pedaling to singing a phrase, involves predictable patterns of coordination. When these patterns are understood a...
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About Lesley McAllister
Lesley McAllister is a pianist, educator, and researcher specializing in musician wellness and performance pedagogy. She has published extensively on ergonomics and health in music education and serves as a professor of piano and wellness studies.
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