Contact
Contact persons:
Prof. Dr. med. Benita Kuni
Specialist in orthopaedics and trauma surgery
Accident insurance association doctor (university and commuting accidents)
Dr. med. Petra Vöhringer
Specialist in general medicine
Occupational medicine
Regular seminar on musician's medicine
Courses: See semester handbook under "Supplementary and interdisciplinary programmes: Music and movement, music and health".
Musicians' Medicine at the HfM - an overview (PDF)
Further information
Tuning in - gesund üben, stark performen
Optimal Üben – ein Praxishandbuch für Musiker
Deutsche Gesellschaft für Musikphysiologie und Musikermedizin e.V.
Musicians' medicine - musicians' health - music physiology
Musicians should be familiar with relevant anatomical and neurophysiological principles. Why? In the course of a career, specific forms of stress affect the body, mind and soul. Tone regulation of individual muscle groups and optimisation of posture are essential in order to avoid overloading and long-term damage. Among other things, optimised exercise strategies are the basis for maintaining health.
Students should be made aware of preventative options as early as possible in their studies. Psychological aspects to reduce stage fright and performance anxiety as well as mental training, relaxation techniques and breathing regulation are also important for successful studies and a professional career.
A new permanent service (starting in the 2026 summer semester):
‘Train your brain – Individual mental coaching’
Individual mental coaching & medical advice for musicians at the HfM for all students
Topics covered in individual coaching:
- Stage fright
- Self-efficacy
- Stress management
- Stage presence
Topics for medical advice for musicians:
- Ergonomics when playing an instrument
- Playing-related complaints
- Healthy practice
Appointments can be made on the following days:
Wednesday afternoons, Friday mornings and by arrangement.
To book an appointment, please email voehringer@gmx.de.