So…reunions are a big deal right now, well, they were when I was writing this blog a few weeks ago. One of the biggest and most...

Going off another tangent, as is the norm in these blogs. This week I have been immersed in the world of drums. Recording, practising,...

Last month I attended the PAMA (Performing Arts Medicine Association) conference and was pleasantly surprised to meet so many individuals...

There seems to be a recent shift of malevolence dividing this country and the musicking tribe are stepping up. Good to see the ‘Love...

For this week’s blog I want to return to exploring how ‘pure’ musicking (outside of the industry) can help our mental health as...

This week I write about the benefits of the Peer Support Groups and the crucial role they play in supporting musicians' mental health....

According to some researchers (and me) belongingness is a fundamental human need, essential for psychological well-being and self-esteem....

Continuing on from the previous blog on ADHD and how to support musicians I now look at how we can support ASD individuals. Many ASD...

Continuing on from my last set of blogs surrounding musicians and neurodiversity, (more specifically ADHD) I now look at the implications...

When working with people who have ADHD some simple things can go a long way. Firstly, I know it’s and infuriating at times, but patience...

When it comes to musicians and ADHD, I believe that the universal language of music is incredibly helpful. It can transcend boundaries...

Moving away from the research surrounding musicians and mental health I would now like to explore the topic of neurodivergence (ND). It’s...

In last week’s blog we looked at the creativity and working life of two groups of jazz and classical musicians. Today’s writing explores...

This week’s blog explores another one of my favourite studies surrounding musicians, alcohol and mental health, also written by a...

Continuing on the path of exploring my favourite pieces of writing surrounding musicians and mental health, I now turn to a recent (ish)...

How we can both objectify and experience objectification in the occupational environment. In my recent paper (discussed last week) I...

In this weeks blog I take another brief excursion away from the usual research and explore my recently published paper. The study...

This week I look at grassroots music venues and the Peer Support Group experience, and reflect on what I learnt from this community. In...

Moving on from last week’s blog on music and wellbeing, this week I will explore another study surrounding an ageing musician and his...

Continuing on from the classical musicians and wellbeing study from last week. This week’s piece continues to look into this research and...