Playing an instrument is not just a musical activity, it is also a mental and physical activity. As music educators and musicians ourselves, we need to both model good physical and mental health as well as help our students grow in this area.
"One of the most important things parents can do for their son is create and foster a healthy environment. By this I mean both an emotionally supportive structure within which he is free to explore and be in charge of his own destiny and a physically robust routine by which his body and mind can thrive."
(page 161, Kindle edition)
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