by Gerald Klickstein | Jun 6, 2018 | music performance, music practice
“Only after I have become familiar with the style and character of the work can I start shaping an interpretation.” —Yo-Yo Ma The Musician’s Way, p. 24 On a primary level, musical interpretation conveys fluctuations in emotional intensity. And one of the best ways to... 
by Gerald Klickstein | May 22, 2018 | Newsletter
“Mr. Klickstein presents so much helpful information that you will be itching to sit at the piano with his book beside you while you practice.” -Natalie Wickham, Music Matters Blog Thousands of readers are now enjoying the Spring 2018 issue The Musician’s Way... 
by Gerald Klickstein | May 15, 2018 | creative process, music practice, The Musician's Way
“Whatever music you play or sing, your aim is to express musical ideas, not spew out notes.” The Musician’s Way, p. 24 Many years ago I had lunch with two veteran music teachers who advocated what I call the “notes first” practice method. In their estimation, students... 
by Gerald Klickstein | Apr 17, 2018 | music careers, music performance, Musical collaboration
“When you don’t transmit irritation from mechanical breakdowns, an audience finds them interesting and even amusing.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 195 Thorough preparation underpins every successful performance. But even when we’re fully geared up... 
by Gerald Klickstein | Apr 5, 2018 | Entrepreneurship, music careers, music performance
“Memorable concerts don’t merely deliver what’s expected; they also take audiences beyond what they can envision.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 211 Although we musicians devote years to refining our artistic and technical abilities, few of us study the...
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