Episode 8: "What is My Identity if I'm Not a Horn Player?" with Frankie Lo Surdo

Send us a textHow much is your IDENTITY tied to your instrument? Join me as Frankie goes deep into what he was able to do to navigate his injury recovery and how it affected his identity! Listen as Frankie and I discuss the physics and physiology of the breath for brass playing. This became a career saver for him when he had to learn it due to an overuse injury that occurred very soon after he won a job with the Western Australia Symphony Orchestra! He shares with us the research that he has done with renowned physician Dr. Bronwen Ackermann, with whom he created Brass Rehab, an organization committed to educating about brass injury and recovery, as well as his own new project with a fellow musician called The Embouchure Project, a PODCAST about research surrounding brass playing and injury. This is one for the books!Takeaways:Support and phased return to playing are crucial for injury recovery.The mental side of injury recovery, including identity and self-doubt, should not be overlooked.Different brass instruments require different techniques and approaches to prevent overuse injuries.Misconceptions about air usage in brass playing can lead to poor technique and potential injuries. Proper breathing technique is crucial for musicians as it allows for better support and control of the instrument.Excessive air pressure can lead to overuse injuries and should be avoided.Academia plays a role in both the causation and prevention of overuse injuries in young musicians.Proper anatomy education should be included in music school curricula to help musicians understand their bodies and prevent injuries.Staying curious and seeking updated information is important for musicians to stay informed about best practices and techniques.Musicians should seek medical professionals for injuries and not rely solely on non-medical practitioners.There is a need for a cultural shift in music education to prioritize holistic education and technique development over performance requirements.Finding time to solely focus on playing technique is rare but valuable for musicians.Going through an injury can lead to improved technique and a better understanding of one's playing.Learning from others who have experienced similar injurieIf you are a musician going through injury, a music educator trying to help one, or a musician just trying to make it in life, then you need to listen to EVERY episode of this up and coming show! Join our Facebook support group here Subscribe now and let's embark on this transformative journey together! Follow us on Instagram here: https://www.instagram.com/trust_the_process_podcast?igshid=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA%3D%3D&utm_source=qr Check us out on Facebook here: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554440125506&mibextid=2JQ9oc Email me with guest suggestions and other feedback at [email protected] Visit our YouTube channel here: www.youtube.com/@TrusttheProcessPodcast24 Follow us on Apple Podcasts here: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/trust-the-process-podcast/id1721949982 Follow us on Spotify here: https://open.spotify.com/show/5A7ZZCy5VKVccCfTAJ3PiK?si=ZNhVU28LQAy8ZRRToRBowQ Discl...