This episode is sponsored by Musician's Maintenance - safe, simple, maintenance exercises that specifically address the muscle groups that matter most for musicians. * * * I think we’ve all had teachers tell us that the technical and expressive aspects of music-making are inextricably connected,...

Everyone seems to be pretty good about staying hydrated nowadays with the popularity of reusable water bottles and a growing number of public water refilling stations in schools, airports, etc. But how much of a difference does hydration make when it comes to practicing and performing more...