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Keith CurbowKeith Curbow holds a Masters of the Arts in Music Education from New York University and a Bachelor of Music in Jazz Performance also from New York University. He is currently an instrumental music teacher for bands 8-12 in Stoughton, MA. In the past, he taught in Jackson Heights, Queens, the Bronx, New York and Medfield, MA. He specializes in woodwinds and jazz improvisation. Keith's academic research focuses upon fusing music and yoga breathing together to both better the musical product and experience, and address the holistic needs of the musician.
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About Masters Thesis
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This thesis is entitled "Identifying breath patterns in vocal repertoire to modify Obsessive Compulsive behavior." It is an attempt to demonstrate how Yoga breathing exercises are proven as an effective treatment in removing the symptoms of Obsessive Compulsive Disorder and how these breathing exercises are found inherently in the way people sing. The document explores how practitioners can access the healing effects of the Yoga breathing exercises in a musical setting. The basic tenants of Western terminology and Eastern philosophy are explained in order to make the connections between the two fields of music performance and yogic philosophy clear. It was written in hopes of creating an alternative approach of treatment for those working with Obsessive Compulsive Symptoms. An original composition was included as a part of the project as a demonstration.
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| Thesis: Identifying Breath Patterns in Vocal Repertoire to Modify Obsessive Compulsive Behavior |