ABSTRACT
Body Mapping is a somatic method for musicians to help reduce tension and pain, and to prevent injuries related to musical practice. It takes neurological and anatomical evidence to learn accurate information about the body; however, it does not address the body with social meanings. This chapter examines the relationship between women classical musicians, their bodies and Body Mapping in relation to gender, specifically to femininity, through feminist lenses. The author gathered the stories in semi-structured interviews and an autoethnographic process. These excerpts demonstrate how gender and music relate in daily experiences through body perception and body movements, and the impact of integrating Body Mapping into this discussion.
