Body Mapping For Musicians
with
Heather Buchanan
"Movement never lies. It is a barometer telling the state of the soul - to all who can read it." -Martha Graham
Body Mapping:
Enhancing musical performance through somatic pedagogy
Musical sound is directly affected by the quality of the movement that produces it. Body Mapping is a somatic (mind-body) discipline based upon the scientific fact that the brain contains neural maps of bodily functions and structures that govern our body usage. When our physical self-representation is adequate and accurate, then our movement is effective and safe. Body Mapping achieves freedom of movement though accuracy of the body map, ones physical self-representation in the brain. Musicians who embrace the principles of Body Mapping enjoy freedom of movement that enhances their ability for musical expression, and avoid placing themselves at risk of injury. Quality of movement is critical for musicians because movement underlies all forms of musical communication and expression.
Andover Educators
A network of teachers saving, securing, and enhancing musical careers
with accurate information about the body in movement.