Student and Musicians warm ups by Continuum before practice will make such a difference to your playing

This is part of the Continuum Pathway — full lesson + worksheets on Patreon.

Ease of Movement is integral to the Continuum Approach

Music School Warm-Up Routine by Continuum

6–8 minutes – Do this at the start of every lesson

Posture Reset (30 seconds)
- Stand (or sit) tall, feet hip-width
- Shoulders relaxed down, head gently lifted
- Take 3 slow, deep breaths
Neck & Shoulders (1 minute)
- Roll shoulders forward 5 times, then backward 5 times
- Gently tilt head side to side (ear to shoulder)
- Look up, down, left, right
Arms & Wrists (1.5 minutes)
- Shake arms loosely like wet spaghetti
- Circle wrists 10 times each direction
- Stretch each finger gently
- Prayer stretch (palms together, lower hands)
Chest & Ribs (Intercostals) (1–1.5 minutes)
- Open chest: reach arms wide or clasp hands behind back
- Gentle side bends (one arm overhead) – 10 seconds each side
- Thread the Needle stretch (gentle twist) each side
Lower Back & Core (1 minute)
- Cat-Cow (seated or standing) – 5 times
- Pelvic tilts (tilt pelvis forward and back)
- Bird-Dog balance (opposite arm & leg) – 5 seconds each side
Final Wake-Up (1 minute)
- Deep breaths with arms rising on inhale
- Wiggle and tap fingers in the air
- Shake everything out and find your best playing posture

Quick Tips for Students

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