Linda Cockey is an active studio teacher, performer and clinician. Her work in musician wellness has led her to many national and international presentations with organizations and associations. She chaired the editorial board for M TNA’s e-Journal from 2017-2023 and serves on the Musicians’ Health Committee for the College Music Society, and the Wellness Committee for the National Conference on Keyboard Pedagogy.

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She has published articles and book reviews for the American Music Teacher journal, the e-Journal and wrote several book reviews for Oxford University Press, including the most recent book The Mindful Musician: Mental Skills for Peak Performances (2019) by Vanessa Cornett.

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She values her work with her students and colleagues as a promoter of overall health, safety and well-being for all musicians, regardless of age and level.