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Recommended Reading for Musicians

Books which offer good information for musicians on wellness -- most resources are written by musicians themselves

"Tuning into Tasks"

This is a PDF of a poster presentation done in July 2025 at the Performing Arts Medicine Association's Symposium in Washington D.C., and is a guide to how musicians may use concepts from occupational therapy in their practice.

Performing Arts Medicine Association (PAMA) Website:

"Dedicated to the health of performing artists" PAMA provides further resources and information for both performing artists and practitioners

Sound Practice Handbook

Handbook from interdisciplinary healthcare team in Australia, put together in 2015. Good resource for musicians, with holistic approach to addressing wellness.

The Musician’s Way by Gerald Klickstein:

Book by Gerald Klickstein, music educator and arts consultant, with tips on musicians’ wellness in practice and performance. Accompanying website includes practice outlines and schedules to aid efficient practice sessions

Direct link to Musicians Way practice schedules and templates

These are the practice schedules and templates suggested by Gerald Klickstein. They include: template to organize your practice materials, a practice schedule, a practice log, a practice assessment sheet, and more

Sound Performers Education Course

Created by an interdisciplinary healthcare team in Australia, this program is aimed at educating musicians on healthy practice and musician wellness

Music Teachers National Association Website:

Resource for music teachers on how to prevent injury in students and educate on the importance of health and wellness in musicians

Alexander Technique Website:

Resource for those interested in Alexander Technique which focuses on linking posture, breath, and finding balance in the body through intentional movement.

Resources for Healthcare Professionals

This is a PDF including courses and information that currently exists to help practitioners who are looking to treat musicians

© 2026 by Marial Williams.

Disclaimer: listings on this page are not endorsements, and are only intended to be used as resources for musicians and healthcare professionals looking for further information

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