March 2026 Theme: String Musicians Health

Inside this edition:

• Musicians’ Health Feature – Expert advice on maintaining strength, flexibility, and wellbeing for string players.
• Alexander Technique and Body Awareness – Exploring techniques to reduce tension and improve playing.
• Physiotherapy and Injury Prevention – Practical guidance for managing and preventing physical strain from playing.
• Mental Health Awareness – Supporting wellbeing for string players and teachers.
• Music and the Brain – Research insights into how musical training affects brain development and mental processing.
• Performance and Practice Strategies – Tools to help musicians perform with confidence and awareness.
• Instrument Innovation – A newly designed chinrest aimed at reducing pain and tension.
• CITES Update – Important news regarding international travel with bows made from Pernambuco wood.
• In Conversation with Daniel Drieberg – Insights from the respected cellist and educator.
• AUSTA Community Updates – Highlights of activities across Australia and a message from the National President.
• Reviews – Music, book, and performance reviews relevant to the string community.
• Obituaries – Honouring members of the string community.

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