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A holistic approach to practicing (2020)

Karolina Aurelia Walarowska
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Inspired by the researcher’s recent hand injury caused by stress and misuse of the violin technique this research demonstrates an insight into the recovery process and an experimental self-intervention conducted in this case. Having observed the correlation between experienced stress and body pain, the researcher developed, experimented and explored a way in which she can help the change of negative physical as well as mental habits that could enhance the process of recovery and the building up a new “healthy” technique. In the first part the researcher shows and explains what inspired her when exploring how to approach her situation and describes the process of creating an intervention. The intervention itself consisted of various techniques and exercises that were implemented in her daily routine: including the use of deliberate practice, different learning strategies, musical imagery, warm ups, time planning, meditation, physiotherapy exercises, Alexander Technique, Yoga, and changing mindset. Processes were monitored by noting the level of concentration, engagement, motivation, physical state, and enjoyment during practice sessions, as well as comparing the overall state and playing before and after the intervention. The results show a positive impact of the mentioned exercises on the researcher’s general mental and physical state and comfort and enjoyment of playing. The researcher also observed higher body awareness and increased ability to both focus and deal with stress. The research itself is an example of how one can approach a musical routine in a holistic way and its benefits on playing and the overall wellbeing.
typeresearch exposition
keywordsinjury, health, pain, practicing, recovery, Musical Training Performance & Cognition
date03/06/2019
published20/08/2020
last modified20/08/2020
statuslimited publication
copyrightKarolina Aurelia Walarowska
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urlhttps://www.researchcatalogue.net/view/640359/640360/1/2
published inKC Research Portal
portal issue3. Internal publication


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