Mental health

During the workshop, the participants gained a deeper understanding of the challenges to musicians' mental health and how to address them. As music is a subjective artistic form, criticism is an unavoidable part of the music industry, often placing significant stress and pressure on artists. The workshop aimed to help musicians deal with criticism and overcome the pressures of performing. Participants learned how to respond to criticism in a constructive way and how to use feedback for personal and professional development. The event focused on creating a safe and supportive environment where musicians could talk freely about their experiences and mental health challenges.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER

Raimund Zell, a horn player, was a member of the German Youth Orchestra and the European Union Youth Orchestra. He has performed with the Stuttgart Radio Orchestra, the Komische Oper Berlin, and the Staatskapelle Dresden, and was a member of the Gewandhausorchester Leipzig for nearly ten years. He is a prize-winner at several international competitions. In addition to his orchestral work, he is internationally active as a chamber musician, soloist, and teacher. He taught in the horn class at the Berlin University of the Arts for six years. In 2011-2012, he taught at the University of the Arts in Bern, Switzerland, and from 2012-2015 at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Graz, Austria. Since 2012, he has been a professor of horn at the Anton Bruckner Private University in Linz. He also works as a professional mental trainer and lives in Vienna.

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