This FREE Workshop will be held at Flute World’s San Francisco location and will be available online through Facebook Live.

The process of Body Mapping helps musicians not only avoid performance injuries, but also enhances the performance technique through self-awareness of practical anatomy and efficient, dynamic, and coordinated movement. William Conable, professor of cello at the Ohio State University School of Music, developed the practical application of Body Mapping to music performance when he observed how students move when playing music. He came to understand that students move when playing according to how they think they are structured as opposed to how they are actually structured. Body Mapping promotes music performance without limitations by encouraging wellness and enhancing a musician's expressive possibilities.

Hosted by Amy Likar, Director of Training for the Association for Body Mapping Education (bodymap.org) and a member of the Oakland Symphony, this Body Mapping workshop is designed to strengthen musical expression.

Amy began her impressive career as a flutist. While recovering from stress-related performance injuries, she became fascinated with performance health and wellness. Since that time, Amy has incorporated her expertise in Body Mapping and the Alexander Technique into her masterclasses and flute teaching, as well as her chamber music coaching. Amy has trained, licensed, and mentored more than 40 Body Mapping Practitioners to date.

"Sponsoring the Body Mapping Workshop by Amy Likar is reinforcing our commitment to helping flutists of all ages and skill levels to achieve their fullest musical potential," said Sarah Hollandsworth, Director of Marketing & Sales for FluteWorld. "Flute playing is a physical activity potentially exposing players to painful overuse injuries. Wellness resources such as this workshop create awareness, helping our community pursue their passion in a holistic fashion and continue to grow as artists."

About Flute World:

Flute World is the leading flute boutique in the US, offering an extensive online catalog of flute music in 48 different categories and a wide variety of flute-related accessories and recordings.
Flute World excels in assisting flutists of all skill levels select the best-suited instrument aligning with the customer’s musical goals. We maintain a large selection of the top brands and models of flutes, piccolos, alto flutes, and bass flutes. Flute World’s In-home Trial Program is unique within the industry allowing customers to try or audition upto 3 flutes at a time from the comfort of their own home or private teaching studio. Flute World also has physical locations in Detroit, San Francisco, and Charlotte. Visit the https://www.fluteworld.com/ website today to learn more.