MUSC-3100 Wellness and Musicians

Description

An introduction to the role of mental and emotional health in the overall well-being of musicians. Concepts of wellness in existing literature about wellness and music will be examined, including identification of biological, psychological, and social factors of wellness and research about and practice of improving wellness in musicians. Barriers to improving wellness among musicians at the individual, community, and societal levels will be explored, especially in relationship to music as a discipline, profession, and pastime. Students will establish and pursue personal-professional goals related to wellness and exhibit understanding of the relationship between wellness and musical practice.

Lecture Hours: 2.00 Lab Hours: 1.00Total Hours: 3.00