Health and Safety for Musicians

The UTC Department of Music, in partnership with the National Association of Schools of Music (NASM), provides information to help students, faculty, and staff stay healthy and safe while studying, practicing, and performing music.

Music study and performance can place physical and mental demands on musicians. Learning healthy habits can help prevent injury and support long-term success.

The UTC Department of Music encourages all students, faculty, and staff to review the health and safety resources below. These materials cover hearing, vocal health, musculoskeletal health, injury prevention, and performance wellness.

Hearing Health

Protect your hearing during practice, rehearsal, and performance.

• Student: Protecting Your Hearing Health (NASM)
• Faculty: Protecting Your Hearing Health (NASM)
• Occupational Noise Exposure (OSHA)

Vocal and Musculoskeletal Health

Learn how to protect your body and voice while making music.

• Student: Protecting Your Musculoskeletal Health (NASM)
• Faculty: Protecting Your Musculoskeletal Health (NASM)
• Student: Protecting Your Vocal Health (NASM)
• Faculty: Protecting Your Vocal Health (NASM)
• Vocal Health Information: Duke Voice Care Center
• Carpal Tunnel: The Complete Guide to the Alexander Technique
• Focal Dystonia: Information and Resources

Psychological Health

Mental wellness is an important part of musical success.

• Performance Anxiety
• The Inner Game of Music by Barry Green and W. Timothy Gallwey
  (Available through the UTC Library)

UTC Support Resources

Additional campus support services are available to all students.

• University Health Services
• UTC Public Safety
• Counseling and Personal Development Center
• Campus Recreation