Julian Vane is a Chartered Physiotherapist (BSc) and a conservatory-trained classical guitarist. With 15 years of clinical experience treating musicians' injuries, he is a member of the British Association for Performing Arts Medicine (BAPAM). He combines medical knowledge with advanced instrumental pedagogy.
Julian Vane provides a unique and vital perspective by bridging the gap between high-level musical performance and medical science. Starting his career as a concert classical guitarist, he retrained as a physiotherapist after suffering a career-threatening repetitive strain injury. Now, he runs a clinic specifically for musicians, treating tendonitis, focal dystonia, and posture-related back pain. Julian is an authority on the ergonomics of playing string instruments, teaching techniques to minimize tension without sacrificing speed or tone. His expertise extends to the maintenance of instruments, understanding how setup (action, string tension) directly affects the player's physical health. He also covers the 'inner game' of music, addressing performance anxiety and the physiological effects of adrenaline on stage. Julian writes deeply about structured practice routines that prioritize longevity, advocating for warming up and cooling down just as athletes do. His guidance is crucial for instrumentalists who want to play pain-free for a lifetime, covering everything from proper seating posture to the biomechanics of finger movement.