FARLS #3: Dr. Kayla Solomon
For FARLS number three, join visiting faculty member Dr. Kayla Solomon in a much-needed presentation about maintaining health as a professional musician!
Wednesday, Nov. 20 12:30pm-1:30pm
Quance Theatre, Education Building, U of S - Free Event!
Dr. Kayla Solomon: "Harmonize Your Health: Interdisciplinary Approaches for All Musicians”
Music isn't just about mastering your instrument—it's about mastering your entire self as an artist and performer. This interactive presentation bridges the worlds of sports medicine, psychology, and music to optimize your musical performance and overall well-being.
Just as you meticulously prepare your instrument and mind for a performance, it's equally crucial to prepare your body. In this session, you'll discover a comprehensive approach to physical and mental health tailored for musicians of all disciplines. Drawing on interdisciplinary research from sports medicine and psychology, we will explore a range of strengthening exercises and mental strategies that cater to the unique demands of musical performance.
Learn how targeted physical exercises can prevent injuries and enhance your playing, while psychological techniques can boost your mental resilience and focus. This session will equip you with the tools to elevate not only your musical abilities but also your overall health and wellness.
Kayla Solomon completed her Doctor of Musical Arts degree at the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign where she studied both classical and jazz trumpet with Dr. Amy Gilreath, and Tito Carrillo. She is cofounder of Power of Two, a Canadian-based trumpet and piano duo dedicated to performing works by Canadian and underrepresented composers. Dr. Solomon has combined her love of sports medicine with music and her research focuses primarily on overuse embouchure injury prevention for trumpet players. In summer 2022, she completed the Essentials of Performing Ats Medicine provided by the Performing Arts Medicine Association.
Dr. Solomon currently is Assistant Professor (Term) of Trumpet and Jazz at the University of Saskatchewan.