I remember from these workshops, essential elements about the anatomy and mechanisms involved in my instrumental practice. I was also able to discover different techniques as well as an adequate vocabulary on the muscular areas that I particularly use with my instrument. Indeed, postural exercises allow me to lessen my back pain. Therefore, by using them to warm up or stretch my muscles, the energy of my body and musical performance becomes more and more effective and relevant.

I remember from these workshops that problems which seem complicated, even impossible to improve can sometimes be easy to change. Put in place the fundamentals of a good body posture : foot balance, major axis, centered and independent head, already brings an overall balance of the body. These workshops made me conscious that physiology and psychology are very much related to one another. Building a proper and optimal posture for better performance and comfort is fundamental for a musician. This research which is a job that will last all our life can nevertheless be guided by simple tools, after all. Now that I have the feeling to better understand the mechanisms

of the body, I will try to find fun and enjoyable ways to practice it.

Thank you very much for this initiative, which brings hope to all professional musicians who live with this great sadness to no longer know what playing freely means, and who are facing a lack of understanding from those around them.

Hello, just to let you know that I managed to do a week of rehearsals and concerts (7 to 8 hours / day) without suffering, thanks to your warm up exercises, stretching exercises, your awareness and selective relaxation techniques. Thank you very much!

How nice to find you virtually. I feel privileged to have completed the workshops. The idea of the videos is great, I realize that there are several details that I simply forgot with time, these videos refresh my memory. I never get those pains anymore (tendonitis) and I have started playing again after… 20 years. At first, I was a little afraid, because of tendinitis, and I kept telling me that “painless” would not last… It continues !!!! By applying the advice, and most importantly, the relaxation in practice, it was quickly placed. In fact, I realize that (finally!) the way of feeling in practice is directly related to the one felt during concerts. It’s never too late to learn … good habits. In short, a calm and relaxed mind promotes a calm and relaxed body condition, and vice versa. I am now looking forward to the next videos. Thank you !

In this quest, your exercises act as markers which create a straight pass for me. Some are more difficult than others, but then again, they gradually help me to go further. I feel no pain, no tension, I would rather say that it unties my stiffness, it helps me support my gesture in a more massive way, because by favoring my large joints, I release the smallest. Immediate result : a richer sound, which “breathes” !!! 🙂 Thanks a lot !

Hello, since these videos I took into account the recommendations in my own guitar practice but also with my students. As you can imagine, the technical benefits and well-being are there for all to see. Thank you for your advice and your availability.

Thanks again for these tips, Marc!

Muscular stretching exercises of the shoulder girdle and “awareness” of the shoulder blades are exactly the ones I needed. A very conclusive result since I was able to work for 4 hours yesterday without stretching out my back … something that I could hardly imagine a few days ago. I must now refine my feelings.

Hello Marc, I am still trombonist of the Castille Leon Orchestra in Spain. Thanks for your advice. I had a dystonia in 2002 and I recovered in 2006. Your advice are always part of my routine. Physical and mental exercises, sensations etc. I am still close to all of this and of course,

it completely changed the way I give my trombone lessons… Thank you Marc.