The Significance of Establishing a Strong Physical Foundation

At Krescendo Music Academy, we take great pride in our exceptional team of highly skilled and experienced instructors. They possess the expertise needed to instill and cultivate healthy physical habits in all students, regardless of each learner’s current skill level. In this blog post, we'll delve into why establishing a strong physical and technical foundation is paramount and explore how it can impact a musician from their earliest days of learning to their most advanced stages.

Most of our physical habits occur at a subconscious level. Think about how you walk, ride a bike, or drive a car. After the initial learning phase and some early experience, these actions automatically become one’s second nature. As a result, the individual can execute this automatically without conscious thought or direction.

A penny for your thoughts: Have you ever driven somewhere lost in thought, only to realize you reached your destination without breaking a single traffic rule?

What we learn and how we know to do something eventually becomes second nature and the "norm." This precise process takes place when learning to play an instrument as well. This is why developing good posture, correct hand position, a proper bow hold, flexibility, and physical freedom of movement is crucial from the outset. If these habits are healthy and suitable from the beginning, nothing stands in the way of a musician's development, and there's no need to spend arduous time later undoing ingrained habits that may cause harm, discomfort, or even injury.

When a child learns to play for the first time, the correct technique is often explained through fun and interesting analogies. Each new element is introduced individually, starting with posture, arm placement, hand position, etc. These elements are later reinforced through simple, repetitive exercises, allowing these good habits to evolve into instinctual actions. Patterns like these are further nurtured through carefully selected pieces that combine musical elements with physical technique, providing ample opportunities for repetition and review. As the musician matures and develops, habits transform into proper and healthy technique and the musician’s physical understanding develops. Hence, they can easily produce a beautiful tone and execute different chords, scales, and passages effortlessly.

Beyond sound production, the ability to play swiftly and efficiently, with ease and without unnecessary tension, empowers musicians to express themselves without force or strain. As a result, this naturally facilitates the freedom to play and express one’s creativity. Perhaps most importantly, healthy technique allows young musicians to avoid injuries such as carpal tunnel and tendonitis.

What does this mean?

Without a solid physical foundation, injuries, stiffness, and frustration can persist for years. As a result, this can rob the joy of producing beautiful music from childhood and even into adulthood.

The solution?

The solution is simple: choose a music school dedicated to hiring experienced and professional instructors who can adequately teach and guide musicians correctly from the very start.

At Krescendo Music Academy, we possess an in-depth understanding of the importance of correct technique and a comprehensive musical education. Our academy knows and is capable of equipping your child towards musical success. While learning the proper habits to enhance your child’s learning process, our instructors are adept at rectifying poor habits. They are keen on helping students of all ages, (including adults!) to recover from bad habits that are getting in their way.

Last thoughts?

It's never too late to embark on your musical journey or to correct your path. Our instructors are skilled at assisting those who have faced previous injuries, hindering them from playing as they aspire. Commence your musical adventure with us today and experience the profound difference in your musical journey today. Our exceptional instructors are poised to support you every step of the way!