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The Egoscue Method: Exercise Therapy for

Music-Related Issues
1140 Boylston Street, Room 2E

Pete Egoscue, an anatomical physiologist since 1978, is

the creator of the Egoscue Method for safe, effective, and

permanent relief from chronic pain without prescription

painkillers or invasive surgery. This session will provide a brief
overview of the Egoscue Method—its history, how it works,
and who can benefit from it—then lead participants through

a prepared exercise routine addressing the postural position

and alignment of the shoulders, hips, knees, and ankles.

Demonstrations for instrumentalists and vocalists will also be

given, followed by a Q&A and group discussion. This session

will include a 15-minute exercise component. Although

the exercise is not rigorous and will be inclusive of all,

participants should wear loose, comfortable clothing in order

to work with the exercises freely. Sneakers or soft, bendable
shoes are recommended.

—Presented by: Ana Guigui, Matt Pidgeon (Exercise
Therapist, Egoscue Inc.), Madeline Roop, Georgeta
Seserman, and Adrian Sicam

—Hosted by: Shannon Landis

Introduction to Estill Voice Training
1140 Boylston Street, Room 3B

This session will serve as an introduction to Estill Voice
Training. Participants will learn about differentiated muscular
control over the 13 parts of the vocal mechanism, with a
focus on anatomy and physiology. We will explore effective
solutions for challenging vocal tasks and mechanical
strategies for voice control problems. The presenter will share
tips for practice, application, warm-ups, and cool-downs.
Topics for discussion include: how to monitor and control

the different structures that create and change vocal quality;
different ways to improve your vocal technique and support
the tone; healthy singing and how to avoid vocal trauma; how