“With big events, the artistic and logistical details can reach nerve-racking proportions.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 216 We all know that excellent performances result from thorough preparation. But preparing for concerts, auditions, and recording sessions entails...
“The mind always has to anticipate the physical action that is to be taken and then to send the command for its execution.” –Ivan Galamian, violin teacher The Musician’s Way, p. 48 Of all the skills required to perform music, one of the most vital ones is also the...
“Don’t play what’s there, play what’s not there.” –Miles Davis, trumpeter and composer* Miles Davis poetically captures the essence of artistic musicianship. How do we attain such comprehensive fluency? General and Specialized Expertise Basically, we become capable...
Thanks to the brainy primates at MailChimp.com, the October 2010 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has now arrived in subscribers’ inboxes. As usual, this issue features links to diverse resources of interest to both aspiring and veteran musicians. Included are...
“Positive emotions open our hearts and minds, making us more receptive and more creative.” –Barbara Fredrickson, Ph.D. Positivity, p. 21 We musicians intuitively understand the power of positive emotions. Whether we’re practicing or performing, we know that feelings...
