Classical-music education often conforms to a standard model: private lessons, group ensemble rehearsals, and the collegiate conservatory. But what lies behind this educational structure, and how might classical-music training utilize, reflect, and uphold certain social norms?

In this interview, Creates Care sits down with sociologist Anna Bull to discuss the past and present of musical pedagogy—and the impact it may have on those who practice music as either a hobby or a career.

Flexibility, emotional resilience, and the courage to seek help: for Creatives Care Co-founder Alana Mendelsohn, these attributes play a central role in one's mental well-being.

In this interview, the second in our series on the intersections between mental and physical health and the performing arts, we sit down with Dr. Mendelsohn to learn more about her work.

Few things are as terrifying to the performing artist as injury. When your livelihood is based on performing a range of super-specialized actions you’ve spent years honing, the notion that your bodies might “break” can feel like a truly existential threat.

With this interview, Creatives Care is launching a short series on the intersections between physical injury and mental health. How do the two impact each other? How might they be related? And how can learning about one help us improve the other?

Creatives Care is growing. We’re reaching out to more artists, making connections with more providers—and adding new team members! Below, meet the two newest additions to the Creatives Care team.

Artists face idiosyncratic challenges in their line of work– unpredictable hours, job insecurity, and performance anxiety to name a few. We believe that finding affordable, high-quality mental healthcare does not have to be one of them. At Creatives Care, each team member knows firsthand the importance that the wellbeing of artists has on the future of the arts. Meet the creators behind Creatives Care and the unique stories that fuel their commitment to this meaningful work.

By Alana Mendelsohn, MD PhD

This city is filled with outstanding mental health providers who can help you reach your mental wellness goals. Here’s a breakdown of different types of mental health specialists, their required training and areas of focus, and how you can use this information to make the most informed decision about your mental health.

By Katya Gruzglina, MFT Candidate

You may have heard that listening to classical music lowers blood pressure, heart rate, and can even reduce anxiety and depression. But what happens when you are the one performing?