Risks for Musicians

Working in the studio and touring is not as glamorous as people seem to think and is incredibly hard work. The actual work that goes into a 30-minute stage performance or a 45-minute album is amazing.

As fun and rewarding as it can be, being a musician can be really hazardous to your health if you don't look after yourself properly.

TASK:
What are the risks to the general health and wellbeing of artists are associated with touring and recording?


Research and discuss in your groups and list potential risks associated with your area on the jamboard.

GROUPs: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1xJqaxI0LYrt0HL5x-9rN5j7Ks7zwr7VMa_Vq3-LFMzw/edit?usp=sharing

JAMBOARD

Here are some resources to help...

http://www.bapam.org.uk/perf_advice.html


Here is some useful advice from the MUSICIANS' UNION

https://www.helpmusicians.org.uk/working-retired-musicians/mental-health

Homework task: what preventative measures can you take to reduce these risks?