Anatomy for Musicians Made Easy

Outline 1) What is anatomy and why is it important to understand anatomy as a musician? 2) Basic anatomy language/glossary of anatomy terms • anatomical position • anatomical planes • anatomical directions • types of movement • other terms

3) "Bone Basics" 4) What is a muscle and how does it work? 5) Common muscles used in music making • shoulder girdle • upper limb (arm) and hand • neck and back • lower limb (leg) and feet

6) Anatomy Lab 7) Recap, Review, Question and Answer

Rob Meyer-Kukan, LMT

Healthy Musician Institute, LLC rmeyer@healthymusicianinstitute.com

Anatomy for Musicians Made Easy

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