Geared towards the needs of instrumental musicians and music educators, Playing Well is the only comprehensive program of study widely available to musicians of all types and genres in a self-paced, online format. It includes:

• Essential information to support technical and performance skills
• Expert perspectives from the Peabody Institute and Johns Hopkins Medicine
• Self-paced, on-demand online format to accommodate the demands of performance and touring
• Detailed scientific principles and medical information customized for musicians
• Curated content from musicians, music pedagogues, performing arts medicine specialists, physical and occupational therapists, and somatic educators (including Alexander Technique, Feldenkrais, and others)
• Tools and activities to foster the development of awareness and self-study for lifelong career resiliency and playing health
• Accompanying downloadable workbook to use in the studio or practice room for practical application of course material

WHO SHOULD TAKE
PLAYING WELL?

• Musicians playing in orchestras, chamber groups, ensembles, bands, marching bands
• Musicians with solo careers
• High school instrumentalists aspiring to a professional career in music
• Professional musicians in training at colleges/conservatories
• Conductors and ensemble directors
• Musicians who teach private lessons
• K-12 music educators
• Avocational musicians who play frequently
• Anyone looking to learn more about supporting the playing health of musicians

CONTENT AREAS COVERED
IN PLAYING WELL INCLUDE:

	Anatomy+Movement for Instrumental Musicians explores the anatomical and movement principles that govern efficient and effective physical motion, and provides musicians with “operating instructions” for their own bodies. Through original and curated content and the expert perspectives of physicians, therapists, and musicians, you will learn about common movement patterns that may lead to musicians’ injuries and disorders, movements and positions that may prevent pain and decrease the likelihood of injury, and how the body’s structure and function can impact musical performance – with expert guidance on how to apply the anatomical and movement knowledge you gain in this course to your work in practice and performance. The Anatomy+Movement for Instrumental Musicians series comprises the first courses in the Playing Well program of study, and serves as the basis for all subsequent Playing Well coursework.
	Musicians’ Playing-Related Medical Conditions and Treatments explores instrumental musicians’ playing-related disorders and their clinical evaluation and treatments. Course topics include an overview of risk factors and injury mechanisms, principles of treatment, medical examinations, and specific injuries and treatments by body region. Through original and curated content, you will receive information from the expert perspectives of physicians, therapists, and musicians and complete a practical capstone project designed to apply medical and therapeutic knowledge to your work in practice and performance.
	Injury Prevention and Retraining Strategies for Instrumental Musicians
	Mental Fitness for Performing Artists