Physical Therapy at SIMA
An exceptional offer for students and faculty members.
I’ve noticed that the physical complaints of young string players often increase in proportion to the amount they practice and decrease in inverse proportion to the amount of physical exercise they do. To me, this means that anyone who practices a lot should engage in a corresponding amount of physical activity to provide their body with the necessary variety of movement. Perceived as a time constraint, this often prevents musicians from engaging in active workouts. If we can help young people become aware of the physical aspects of their stage presence—and if they realize that our entire body, right down to our toes, communicates in ways that can either enhance or detract from a performance—then their interest in physical training often grows as a result.
The ideal scenario is to show young musicians how they can use their bodies while practicing and performing in a way that not only keeps them free of discomfort but also helps them develop a stronger stage presence—and, moreover, makes them feel as though their instrument has a richer, fuller sound.
