This episode features a very informative interview with my colleague Lisa Marsh about the subject known as Body Mapping. She is the Director of the Coordinate Movement Program at Portland State University, specializing in wellness for musicians. Her courses focus on injury prevention, health and well being for musicians and mind-body connections for increased artistry and creativity. She is one of five teachers designated internationally to license teachers in the somatic music education field of Body Mapping. I met with Lisa on campus to discuss her background and learn more about the benefits of Body Mapping.

A brief lesson on determining and accepting limits. By reflecting on a chapter from “Zen Guitar” by Philip Toshido Sudo, I discuss how we can turn our attention to the positive aspects of our playing after accepting our limits.