Performing artists have a lot to deal with in their lives, and an already full plate will feel fullest during a performance. Here we look at four things artists can do to protect their physical and mental health and keep it together when performing.
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In this recent post to MusicThinkTank, Rachelle Wilber offers up four useful tips for how musicians can avoid going off the rails and breaking down while performing.
“If you have a lot of performances scheduled, be sure to include plenty of time for breaks. Try to avoid doing more than three or four shows in a row if possible. For example, if you do three shows in one week, try to schedule three or four days off. Having a few days off gives your body the chance to rest and recover from the rigors of performing on stage for a crowd. Singers especially need this time off in order to avoid laryngitis, vocal cord nodules and other hazards of overuse of the voice”