“The best way to get experience is to begin working.” The Musician’s Way, p. 303 Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard shows that most applied music graduates from U.S. universities and conservatories earn very little income. In fact,...
“Playfulness and creativity go together like music and dance – one sets the other in motion.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 312 The Summer 2026 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes and is being widely shared. Featuring...
“Skilled musicians shrewdly blend playing with rest to deflect fatigue and preserve an artistic edge.” The Musician’s Way, p. 244 We musicians need to look after our health if we’re to perform at our best. One could reasonably expect, then, that music schools...
“Shrewd evaluation transforms repetition from drudgery into a white-hot fire of musical refinement.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 53 The Spring 2026 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter is now available. With more than two dozen articles and resources, it brings...
“Music making is a never-ceasing process of change and progress.” –Jacqueline du Pré, cellist The Musician’s Way, p. 205 If you aspire to perform as an independent musician, whether solo or in small groups, this article will help you stay ahead of change and be...
