Chris Kelly

Chris Kelly possess a Masters Degree in Journalism from Columbia University, is a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist through the NSCA and has completed all the education for systems such as Functional Range Conditioning, Postural Restoration Institute, Bill Hartman’s Intensive and Neurokinetic Therapy. As the co-owner of the Musical Athlete, a physical preparation and performance company for vocalists, Chris uses biomechanical principles to help vocalists move, breath and perform better while gaining a new understanding of their body. He is passionate about helping singers support the vocal mechanism by training the body and the breathe holistically. In his role as a teacher, Chris has educated hundreds of fitness trainers, physical therapists, massage therapists and vocal teachers in topics such as movement screening, rehabilitative core training, exercise prescription/modification and much more. The Musical Athlete offers one on one training, movement consultations and group training for singers as well as a mentorship program for teachers or anyone seeking to learn more about the biomechanics of the ribcage, pelvis and breathing as they apply to training to support the vocal mechanism. For more information, check out @the.musical.athlete on Instagram or contact musicathletes@gmail.com.