“When college-bound music students report their educational plans to family and friends, they often hear this question: ‘So, what are you going to do for a living?'” –The Musician’s Way, p. 300 Non-artists generally have scant knowledge of the...
“The quality of your tone will probably have a more immediate impact on listeners than any other feature of your execution.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 22 We performers know the power of tone quality. Sweet tones can charm, almost like magic, and harsh sounds quickly put...
“There can be so much to cover in a practice session that it can seem overwhelming.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 6 We all know how demotivating it can feel to have much to do yet not know where to begin. By setting small, specific goals, though, we can ignite our...
“The Musician’s Way is a gold mine of information that will help musicians around the world.” —International Trumpet Guild Journal, October 2011 In the Spring 2015 edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter you’ll find a unique collection of articles chosen...
“Treat everything you play on your instrument as an important piece of music, even if you are just warming up.” -Wynton Marsalis The Musician’s Way, p. 22 Countless musicians set their instruments aside as their lives unfold, yet their desire to make music remains. If...