
About Musicians Dystonia & Injury Live Talk
During the pandemic, many musicians have been stuck indoors. As a result, I noticed their need for expression started growing and soon many where posting videos of performances, zoom meetings, and creative projects on social media.
I thought this was a great opportunity for the music dystonia and injury community to come together and share our journey's in order to raise public awareness within the profession. Thus, the live-stream series Musicians Dystonia & Injury Live Talk began in March 2020. This also helped others who are struggling with a disorder or injury participate and engage through the interactive nature of live-stream commenting.
So far I have interviewed 23 musicians, including health practitioners such as:
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Former NY Philharmonic Principal Tuba player, Current Professor at University of Denver - Warren Deck
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Former twice Principal Oboe of the Chicago Symphony, and Current Principal of the Calgary Symphony - Alex Klein
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Legendary horn player and professor of horn at UMKC - Marty Hackleman
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Professor of Guitar at Manhattan School of Music and prize winning classical guitarist - David Leisner
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Renown trombonist from the Harry Connick Jr. Band, and owner of Chop Shop - Dion Tucker
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MET Principal Piccolo player - Stephanie Mortimore
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Principal Tuba of the Sydney Symphony - Steve Rosse
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Philadelphia Orchestra horn player and professional - Angela Cordell Bilger
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Broadway Pianist - Paul Loesel
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Flautist, practitioner, and researcher - Anna Detari
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The "Mindful Pianist" - Akiko Trush
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Trumpeter Jonathan Vieker
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Professional sax player Clare Church
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Professional hand therapist and owner of Artistic Advantage - Martha Paterson
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Bagpiper David Duncan
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Former military woodwind specialist - Frank Bozak
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Professional jazz flautist Andrea Brachfeld
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Violinist Jonathan Mui
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Percussionist Callaghan Soligram
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Pianist Richard Ware
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Tuba player Dr. Adam Stevens
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Horn player Dr. Kathryn Pewenofkit Briner
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Trumpet player Jamie Langridge
The live-streams are aired on the Musicians Dystonia & Live Talk facebook page, then edited and published on the Living with Embouchure Dystonia YouTube channel.
I can't tell you how much it has meant to musicians past and present out there - an outpouring of messages saying "Thank you, thank you, thank you!" Lives have been impacted and it brought us all closer together. I have immense gratitude for all who participate! It has been an honor sharing your stories. Thank you for your vulnerability, wisdom, strength, and love for music.
I hope that these videos continue to reach into the hearts of those who cope with musician ailments.Most of all I hope it influences a better future for coming generations, even if a glimmer of hope by opening the door to conversation, education, and support. For many of us have gone this journey alone, unrecognized, unheard, and misunderstood.
- Katie