Health & Safety

Welcome to MSU's Health and Wellness Hub for Music Students and Faculty! Here, we prioritize the holistic wellbeing of our musical community, recognizing that maintaining optimal health is essential for both artistic excellence and lifelong fulfillment. From safeguarding your hearing to nurturing your physical and mental health, our resources and support services are tailored to empower musicians to thrive in every aspect of their lives.

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General Health

MSU Medical Clinic MSU Nutrition and Fitness MSU Office of Disabilities MSU Substance Use Services MSU University Recreation Athletes and the Arts Performing Arts Medical Association

Hearing Health

Acoustics.com Student Resources Dangerous Decibels National Hearing Conservation Association NASM-PAMA Student Information Sheet on Noise-Induced Hearing Loss NASM-PAMA Protect Your Hearing OSHA: Noise/Hearing Conservation Decibel Comparison Chart American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA)

Mental Health

MSU Student Counseling Services Performance Anxiety Conquering Performance Anxiety from Inside Out

Neuromusculoskeletal Health

NASM-PAMA Music Student Guide on Neuromusculoskeletal Health and Vocal Health NASM-PAMA Student Info Sheet on Neuromusculoskeletal Health Repetitive Stress and Strain Injuries: Preventive Exercises for the Musician Dalcroze Society of America The Alexander Technique The Feldenkrais Method

Vocal Health

NASM-PAMA Student Info Sheet on Vocal Health

Books

Dawson, W. J. Fit as a Fiddle: The Musician’s Guide to Playing Healthy, Rowman and Littlefield/MENC, 2008. Horvath, Janet. Playing (Less) Hurt: An Injury Prevention Guide for Musicians. Hal Leonard Corporation, 2009. Green, Barry, and W. Timothy Gallwey. The Inner Game of Music. Doubleday, 1986.