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Institutions I've worked with:
Baylor University
California State University, Northridge
Colorado Christian University
Florida Gulf Coast University
Florida State University
Furman University
Maricopa Community College
Millikin University
Saint Martin's University
University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Colorado Boulder
mdw, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
University of New Mexico
University of Northern Iowa
Also: National Network of Libraries of Medicine · Colorado Wind Symphony
No. 01 · Lectures and residencies
Popular lecture topics
Virtual or in person, one session or a multi-day residency.
Musicians with ADHD
Signs, symptoms, and strategies for the practice room and classroom.
Performance anxiety
It's not just nerves. Causes, plus tools to bring you to the optimal performance state.
Hearing health
Why earplugs aren't always the answer, and how to manage your own hearing risk.
More topics
Instrument-specific health problems
Stress velopharyngeal insufficiency
Musicians' burnout
Vocal health for all musicians
Marching band health
Need something else? Ask for a custom topic.
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Book a lecture or residency
We plan it around your goals
Your students and faculty benefit
“Kensley Behel is one of the best in the business (musicians' health and wellness). I hired Kensley several times to speak to my music students…”
Brandon Robertson
Director of Jazz Studies, Bower School of Music
No. 02 · For your studio or class
Woodwind Players'
Health Course
Four self-paced lessons for your studio or pedagogy class. Helps your school address NASM health and safety standards. No need to plan four classes yourself.
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This series is implementable in an existing class (studio class, intro to woodwinds, freshman colloquium, etc.). I have pre-recorded the lectures for you and I provide the discussion questions.
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Your students gain access to critical information. You have less work. And it costs the students less than an etude book.
Contact Kensley
Add the course to your syllabus
Students get a payment link
“Kensley’s Musicians Health course has been the perfect addition to our curriculum. Kensley builds the course around what the students need, adjusting it to make sure it is really making an impact on the students in the class. She uses relatable examples and provides the students with relevant resources so that they can be champions of their own health, both mental and physical. I have found that the students resonate with her approach to each topic and have come back to share stories of their own experiences as they pertain to the course. I believe the content will not only help our current students but give them the tools to one day help their students, hopefully changing the trajectory and dialogue around musicians' health.”
Anastasia Christofakis
Clarinet Professor, Furman University
No. 03 · Institutional consulting
Meet NASM health standards with confidence.
A clear, personalized plan for your school. Not another generic PDF.
Data collection
Surveys built for your students, faculty and staff.
Cross-campus teamwork
Connect audiology, speech pathology and athletic training you already have.
Curriculum design
An intro course in performing arts health, or a graduate research course.
Course integration
Bring health into ensembles, lessons and classes you already teach.
Frequently asked questions
(FAQs)
Can you customize your services?
Yes. I've built custom plans for many clients.
Is there a payment plan option?
Yes, I offer a 12-month payment plan.
When can we start?
Year-round. I take one large client a month, so book early.