Joseph Arnold
Life Purpose for Performing Artists - 100 Days of Soulforce #3
Life purpose means going beyond merely have a "career" in a particular field, but really living out, as David Whyte says, "The story you...
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Joseph Arnold
- Feb 12, 2022
- 2 min
"Interbeing" - The Connection of Climate Change and the Arts - 100 Days of Soulforce #2
"Interbeing" The Connection of Climate Change and the Arts - 100 Days of Soulforce #2 Interbeing is a term coined by Thich Nhat Hanh, who...
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Joseph Arnold
- Feb 11, 2022
- 2 min
100 Days of Soulforce - Day 1 - "What is Soulforce Artistry"?
What's "100 Days of Soulforce"? I'm embarking on a mission to spread the word about Soulforce Performing Arts because I believe it is a...
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Joseph Arnold
- Feb 7, 2022
- 5 min
The Six Pillars of Soulforce Performance Arts
The Six Pillars of Soulforce Performance Arts What it means to be a performing artist has clearly evolved over time - we have enacted...
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Joseph Arnold
- Feb 2, 2022
- 2 min
On the balance of Heart and Technique
When we begin to let go of rigid adherence to traditional approaches of mastering our craft, there can be a fear that all standards of...
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lahodamusic
- Jun 10, 2021
- 1 min
A List of 20+ Surprising Benefits of Releasing Excess Muscle Tension for Musicians
Muscle tension affects everything we care about as musicians. Do you want effortless technique? Let go of tension. Do you want a...
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lahodamusic
- Jun 5, 2021
- 1 min
When Your Life Feels Like a Blues Song, Why Not Play Along?
Does your life as a musician feel like a blues song sometimes? Not enough money Not enough respect And then your lover leaves you! You...
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lahodamusic
- May 28, 2021
- 1 min
Why Singers Don't Actually Need Vocal Rest...
It's the end of your semester and you've been losing your voice more and more frequently. You're trying to take it easy in rehearsals,...
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lahodamusic
- May 26, 2021
- 1 min
Stop Just Getting Through Your Musical Life and Start Playing Like You Mean It!
Sometimes playing, teaching, and practicing music feels like a slog. Maybe you think, "Man - when will this gig be over?" Or you just...
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lahodamusic
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
What Every Musician Should Know About Stretching
You're practicing and you feel tight in your muscles - so you stretch, right? But after 5 more minutes of practicing, the pain and...
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lahodamusic
- May 20, 2021
- 1 min
Play Fast Like A Ferrari! Learn the Secret of Speed, Accuracy & Effortlessness
Does this sound familiar? You're standing on stage, the fast passage you've spent 5 hours practicing is coming up, and you start to lock...
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lahodamusic
- May 13, 2021
- 2 min
Develop Your Musical Intuition for More Powerful Performances & Life
The Soul Force Music Deep Dive conversations are about how to give inspiring & powerful performances (musical performances that have...
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lahodamusic
- May 7, 2021
- 1 min
How to develop *unshakeable* confidence, on-stage and off!
Many of the musicians we talk to describe their biggest challenge as a musician as "not having enough confidence." And when we dig into...
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lahodamusic
- May 4, 2021
- 1 min
What to do when your music teacher can't help you with music-related injuries...
Your music teacher may be the very first person you talk to about the pain, tingling, or numbness that you've been experiencing. They...
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lahodamusic
- Apr 30, 2021
- 1 min
What's the role of musicians in a world that's falling apart?
It's easy to dismiss the arts as "impractical" in times of trouble or great need. After all, does a song or a painting feed a hungry...
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lahodamusic
- Apr 30, 2021
- 1 min
What Every Musician Should Know About Numbness & Tingling
Numbness and tingling can be especially challenging for musicians not only because they feel bad and can interfere with your playing, but...
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lahodamusic
- Apr 30, 2021
- 1 min
Mistake Mindset Makeover
For many musicians, mistakes are a source of fear - and even shame. You get really focused on not making mistakes and this often takes...
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Joseph Arnold
- Oct 8, 2020
- 3 min
What's the role of music in a world that's falling apart?
My fellow musicians, What's the role of music in a world that's falling apart? Even after the gig hiatus of the next several months, do...
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Joseph Arnold
- Sep 10, 2019
- 1 min
Alexander Technique Workshop for String Players - Sunday, 10/27/19, 10AM-4PM
"Your Body Is Your Instrument" an Alexander Technique Workshop for Strings Sunday, Oct. 27, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Mount Airy Violins & Bows...
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Joseph Arnold
- Aug 1, 2019
- 4 min
My Story in the Alexander Technique
Hello all! I'm starting to write a book on Alexander Technique for strings players. The working title is "Your Body Is Your Instrument:...
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