Research
Performance related health problems
Investigation of injury patterns and mechanics in general musicians population.
Specific aspects of playing related musculoskeletal disorders (PRMD), biomechanics and breathing kinematics in saxophone players.
Conference appearance (presentations):
North American Saxophone Alliance 2021 Region 9 Conference – Saxophone specific playing-related disorders
Performing Arts Medical Association 2021 International Symposium – Prevalence and Associations of Playing Related Musculoskeletal Disorders in an Incoming Cohort to a Major Music Conservatory. (Authors: Bastepe-Gray S, DeLuca M, Lasner A, Greene A, Johnson K, Klotchkov N, Hoover S, Raghavan P)
Publications (co-author):
Bastepe-Gray S, Riley MA, Klotchkov N, Supnekar J, Filippi L, Raghavan P. Ecology of musical performance as a model for evaluation and treatment of a musician with a playing related musculoskeletal disorder: A case report. J Hand Ther. 2021;34(2):330-337. doi:10.1016/j.jht.2021.04.025
Electromagnetic articulography (EMA) and Saxophone
Utilizing EMA technique to observe tongue kinematics during saxophone playing. In collaboration with Dr. Dallin Bailey from the Department of Communication Disorders at Auburn University kinematic data was collected and compared for various dynamics, tempi, melodic patterns, and articulation types (staccato, legato, etc.) An attempt to collect and analyze tongue-finger coordination data was also performed. For more information please contact directly.
Neuroscience of music and music cognition
The investigation of neuro and cognitive processes associated with music perception and performance. The ultimate goal is to expand the knowledge base in these topics and to enhance clinical applications of music therapy, particularly in restoring normal brain functioning in after stroke and neurodegenerative diseases patients.
Currently developing doctoral dissertation subject.
General theory and methodology of interdisciplinarity
Currently ongoing project with the goal to develop a theory and a set of methodologies to apply interdisciplinary approach in scientific research, problem solving, and creative arts. The theory aims to describe the concept of simultaneously utilizing knowledge from different fields of various degrees of domain proximity.