“The outset of learning is when you instill enduring habits because the brain and body tend to imprint.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 42 Many music students begin working on new pieces by doing heaps of sketchy run-throughs and sloppy repetitions. Then, after...
“To perform at a high level, you have to attain a kind of unity with your instrument.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 257 Masterful performers exhibit ease in all that they do on stage. Their performances appear easy because they are easy for them, thanks to the...
“Your habits in the practice room make you the musician that you are.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 20 Imagine being on stage, about to begin a performance: Are your thoughts typically focused, or does your mind race? If you feel jittery, do you know how to attain a...
“The Musician’s Way is wonderfully thought-out and organized. . . . The third chapter alone is worth about five times the cost of the book itself!” —David Hodge, GuitarNoise.com The Fall 2015 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter presents...
“A performer’s reputation is enhanced by or diminished with each musical interaction.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 306 I suspect that almost every skilled musician has been asked to perform free of charge, often by people and organizations that can...
