MUSICIAN HEALTH
with Zoe Schlussel, M.M.
Trained in Body Mapping, musician ergonomics, and with years of experience with mental health, Zoe has helped numerous students recover from and prevent playing-related injury.
Zoe is the musician health specialist at Alasdair Fraser's Sierra Fiddle Camp, AltStrings Academy, and runs her own teaching business, helping musicians of all backgrounds heal from and prevent playing-related injuries. Zoe is in the final stages of training for her Body Mapping license where she has trained with Lisa Marsh and violin specialist Jennifer Johnson and recently completed a Graduate Certificate in violin with Tomás Cotik where she focused on injury recovery. Zoe has over seven years of experience with her own intensive injury recovery, both mental and physical, and has been working to help others recover from and prevent injuries ever since.
We can all benefit from more understanding about how to move in a healthy way to reduced pain and injury and increase freedom and ease.
All instruments, all levels, and even non musicians welcome.
Graduate Certificate, Violin: Portland State University
Master of Music, Violin: Western Michigan University
Bachelor of Music, Violin: University of the Pacific Conservatory
PRICING
1 Hour Sessions
Full Price: $90
Sliding Scale: $80, $70
1.5 Hour Sessions
$130
30 Minute Trial Session
$40
I recommend starting with 5 sessions, weekly or biweekly.
After that, we will discuss what we think will best serve your goals and needs.
I care deeply about helping people play, move, and live with as much freedom and ease as possible, so I offer a few different prices based on need. Please let me know what you can afford.
LOCATION
Lessons offered Online or
In Person in Portland, OR
REGISTRATION
To get started with lessons, please fill out this registration form. If you have not done so already, please also reach out through the Contact page to set up your first lesson.
LESSON AGREEMENT
Before our first lesson, please review the Musician Health Lessons Agreement. A signed copy of this agreement needs to be on file before our first session. You can send a PDF, picture, or sign in person at the lesson.
Please reach out with any questions.
LESSON MATERIALS
For your first lesson:
Completed registration form
Lesson Agreement form
A notebook for session notes
A recording device if you would like to record the lesson for at-home reference
For online lessons:
Have your instrument at hand
A book about 1/2-1 inch thick
Space to move around
Space to lay on the floor (yoga mat if desired)
RESOURCES
Recommended reading and other resources to supplement Musician Health lessons
ASSOCIATION FOR BODY MAPPING EDUCATORS
The ABME website has resources and info that can help teachers and students alike. Select "more" on the website to find resources, recommended reading, research, and much more.
ABME BLOG
The ABME blog is full of useful tips and info from licensed Body Mapping educators. This is a fun, quick way to continue your education with great teachers.
WHAT EVERY MUSICIAN NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BODY
This is the original foundational text book by Barbara Conable. This is an important addition to your Body Mapping education and is recommended reading for all my students as a supplement to lessons.
WHAT EVERY VIOLINIST NEEDS TO KNOW ABOUT THE BODY
This is the violin specific version of Barbara's book, written by Jennifer Johnson. Recommended reading for all upper string players and an important supplement to lessons. This text is longer and more in-depth than the original, applying all Body Mapping concepts directly to violinists.
SHARE YOUR EXPERIENCE
Your experience can help others find the help they need. If you feel you benefitted from our lessons and would be willing to share your experience, I would greatly appreciate it. You can use this form or contact me directly.
Thank you!