The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
Shaping Dynamics
“Only after I have become familiar with the style and character of the work can I start shaping an interpretation.” Yo-Yo Ma
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Spring 2018 Musician’s Way Newsletter
A treasure trove of articles and tips about music practice and performance, music careers, and the wonders of music!
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The Problems with “Notes First” Practice
Whatever music we play or sing, our aim is to express musical ideas, not mechanically spew out notes.
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Handling Onstage Malfunctions
If you perform enough, you’ll face instrument breakdowns, power failures, and more. Here’s how to manage them!
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The 5 C’s of Concert Planning and Production
“Memorable concerts don’t merely deliver what’s expected; they also take audiences beyond what they can envision.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 211
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The 4 Cornerstones of Musical Collaboration
When we make music together, we ascend to loftier planes. But to reach pinnacles of collective expression, we require particular skills.
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Winter 2018 Musician’s Way Newsletter
Dozens of free articles and resources for music lovers, music professionals, and music students. Curated by Gerald Klickstein.
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Supply and Demand for Classical Musicians
“Diverse careers are available to musicians because people worldwide consume huge amounts of music-related products and services every day.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 300
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The 5 Practice Zones
“There can be so much to cover in a practice session that it can seem overwhelming.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 6
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Varied, Distributed, and Interleaved Practice
“To get to authenticity, you really keep going down to the bone, to the honesty and the inevitability of something.” –Meredith Monk
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