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Performing Well Blog

Performing Well is a blog to experience wellness and its unique challenges through the lens of the performing artist. A resource for the University of Michigan School of Music, Theatre & Dance community, and beyond, provided by our SMTD Wellness Ambassadors. 

Your source for inclusive informal content, conversation, interviews, wellness resources, and more.

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10 Apr 2026

From Student to… Now What?

Illustration of two music instructors - with one conducting at a music stand, and the other using a keyboard and pointing to a staff of notes on a chalkboard.

30 Mar 2026

Managing Well-Being During Student Teaching: Part 2

Illustration of two music instructors - with one conducting at a music stand, and the other using a keyboard and pointing to a staff of notes on a chalkboard.

16 Mar 2026

Managing Well-Being During Student Teaching: Part 1

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13 Feb 2026

The Performing Athlete: Recovering from a Concussion as a Musician

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12 Dec 2025

Why “No” Matters: Building Boundaries in the Performing Arts

The image shows four characters doing various poses, singing, squatting, dancing, and working out.

14 Nov 2025

How to Build Muscle for Musical Theatre Performers: Low Reps, Moderate Volume, High Intensity, and Consistency

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24 Oct 2025

Prioritizing Well-being When Giving Constructive Criticism

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12 Sep 2025

You’re Not Failing, You’re Refining: Turning Rejection Into Redirection

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04 Aug 2025

Unplug to Reconnect: A Digital Detox for Performing Artists

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18 Jul 2025

Performing Internationally: Adventure Within the Unfamiliar

A man wearing a backpack has a guitar by his side and his reading a map to prepare for a new journey ahead.

20 Jun 2025

Finding and Maintaining Flow in the Off-Season

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30 May 2025

Recovering From Burnout While Managing Transitions

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