Health, Wellness and Safety for Musicians
In cooperation with the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), the UAA Department of Music is committed to the health, safety and wellness of our students, staff and faculty. The information contained below is designed to help those who seek support in maintaining good health as they participate in music-related activities.
While it is the responsibility of the institution to provide access to this information and maintain the proper health and safety protocols, it is up to the individual to follow these recommendations as they make their best-informed decisions.
- General – Health, Wellness and Safety
- Hearing Health
Student Musicians: Protecting Your Hearing Health Every Day
Faculty and Staff: Protecting Your Hearing Health
Occupational Noise Exposure (OSHA)
National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS)
Noise and Occupational Hearing Loss (CDC)
Noise and Hearing Loss Prevention (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
- Musculoskeletal Health
NASM/PAMA: Protect Your Neuromusculoskeletal and Vocal Health Every Day
NASM/PAMA: Protecting Your Neuromusculoskeletal Health – Student Information Sheet
NASM/PaMA: Protecting Your Vocal Health – Student Information Sheet
A Painful Melody: Repetitive Strain Injury Among Musicians (Tamara Mitchell)
Performing Arts Medicine Association
- Vocal Health
- Psychological Health
UAA Psychological Services Center
UAA Student Health and Counseling Center
Stage Fright/Performance Anxiety (Hedy Marks)
Conquering Performance Anxiety From Inside Out (Helen Spielman)
The Inner Game of Music (Barry Green and W. Timothy Gallwey)
Want to Perform Better Under Pressure? (The Bulletproof Musician)
- Other Resources
Students are encouraged to take MUS A490 Selected Topics in Music (Alexander Technique) offered by Dr. Mari Hahn who is a licensed specialist in Alexander Technique.
Dr. Don Endres (a UAA graduate who received a BM in Vocal Performance) is an Ear, Nose and Throat doctor whose office may be contacted for medical advice.