BE,
PLAY WELL
is centered around a simple belief: in order to play well, we must first be well.
This is a space for musicians to explore intentionality and wellness in their craft, whether they’re in the practice room, on stage, or something in between. By translating research into insights and actionable practices, Be, Play Well hopes to promote joy and sustainability at all stages of musical careers.
Insights
Research can sometimes be hard to digest and boring to read. Here you can find translations of research into normal speak
Practices
How might intentionality and wellness practices fit into our preexisting routines? Start here for resources to help guide you to action
Resources
Learn more about where this information comes from, what certain words mean, and other perspectives worth exploring
Conversations about musicians’ mental and emotional wellbeing and their relationship with their instrument, work, and environments do not happen enough. Studies have shown that musicians consistently have high burnout levels, susceptibility to mental health conditions, and career dissatisfaction.
While research on musicians’ health is growing steadily, much of it is confined to academic publications or isolated institutional initiatives such as courses and resources that do not always reach the musicians who need it the most.
Why?
Our health as musicians forms a cornerstone of our artistry, and learning about it should be both approachable and inspiring. Be, Play Well aims to make that possible.