{"product_id":"musician-heal-thyself-by-jennifer-johnson-a-guide-to-shoulder-pain-relief-for-musicians","title":"Musician, Heal Thyself! by Jennifer Johnson - A Guide to Shoulder Pain Relief for Musicians","description":"\u003cp\u003ePain in the shoulder region is one of the most common problems afflicting instrumentalists, vocalists, and conductors alike. \u003ci\u003eMusician, Heal Thyself!\u003c\/i\u003e uses the principles of Body Mapping to free musicians of their shoulder pain, injury, and limitations, leading to more expressive and healthy music making.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile keenly aware of the importance of whole-body balance and context, author Jennifer Johnson presents the four most common patterns that cause shoulder pain and fatigue, along with guidance on how to \"remap\" the body for healthier whole arm movements in playing, singing, and conducting.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAlso included in the book are anatomical images for remapping and many photographs of world-class musicians who exhibit exemplary arm movement and a free shoulder region in their performances. Especially helpful are the book's movement exploration activities, online video links, and the appendix, which outlines the functions of the shoulder region muscles in layman's vocabulary.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eA healthier approach to music making begins today with the ideas and insights presented in \u003ci\u003eMusician, Heal Thyself!\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cb\u003eJennifer Johnson\u003c\/b\u003e is a licensed and internationally sought-after lecturer on Body Mapping, teaching musicians how to move according to the design of their bodies to address and prevent playing injuries. She maintains an active private violin studio, performs regularly, and is the author of three books on Body Mapping.\u003c\/p\u003e  Musician, Heal Thyself!  Publisher: GIA Publications Pages: 184","brand":"GIA Publications","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51900884320541,"sku":"G10542","price":84.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0998\/2092\/9309\/files\/G10542.jpg?v=1781810877","url":"https:\/\/scarlettmusic.com.au\/products\/musician-heal-thyself-by-jennifer-johnson-a-guide-to-shoulder-pain-relief-for-musicians","provider":"Scarlett Music","version":"1.0","type":"link"}