The University of Nebraska at Omaha School of Music in cooperation with the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM) is committed to informing students, faculty, and staff members of the health and safety issues inherent in the practice of music.
It is the responsibility of the institution to provide access to this information and maintain health and safety protocol, however, fulfillment of these responsibilities does not ensure the health and safety of individuals, which depends largely on decisions by informed individuals.
Students, faculty, and staff members should become familiar with the resources below which address: Maintenance of Hearing Health, Vocal and Musculoskeletal Health, and Injury Prevention
General Musician Health and Wellness
Peabody Institute – The Art and Science of Healthy Performance
Peabody Institute – A Musician’s Guide to Day-to-Day Healthy Play
Texas Center for Music and Medicine
Maintenance of Hearing Health
Student: Protecting Your Hearing Health (NASM)
Faculty and Staff: Protecting Your Hearing Health (NASM)
Occupational Noise Exposure (OSHA)
National Center for Voice and Speech (NCVS)
American Speech-Language-Hearing Association – Hearing Loss Prevention
CDC – Guidance to Help Musicians Protect Hearing
Decibel Level Comparison Chart
Musculoskeletal Health
The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique
Conable, Barbara. What Every Musician Needs to Know about the Body
Malde, Melissa, et al. What Every Singer Needs to Know about the Body
Mark, Thomas. What Every Pianist Needs to Know about the Body
“A Painful Melody: Repetitive Strain Injury Among Musicians,” by Tamara Mitchell
Vocal Health
How to Prevent and Repair Vocal Damage
American Academy of Otolaryngology – Keeping Your Voice Healthy
Texas Voice Center – Advice for the Care of the Voice
Vocal and Musculoskeletal Health
Student: Protecting Your Musculoskeletal and Vocal Health (NASM)
Faculty and Staff: Protecting Your Musculoskeletal and Vocal Health (NASM)
Psychological Health
Green, Barry. The Inner Game of Music
Ristad, Eloise. A Soprano on Her Head: Right-Side-Up Reflections on Life and Other Performances
Klickstein, Gerald. The Musician’s Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness
Overcome Performance Anxiety, Conquer Stage Fright (Musician’s Way)
More information on injury prevention
Resources at UNO
Health ServicesCounseling and Psychological Services