Helping students learn to identify and release tension is important. Playing with tension is not only uncomfortable, it can affect the quality of sound our students produce as well as make it more difficult for them to play their pieces correctly. Over time, playing with excess tension can even lead to injury!
In today's article, I am sharing 5 ways you can help students who are struggling with tension. These are techniques that I actually like to use with every single student, since these are healthy habits that can help any student prevent problems in their playing down the road.
Keep reading to learn more....