“The job of the artist is always to deepen the mystery.” –Francis Bacon, painter* We musicians have much to master along the road to acquiring expertise. And the demands of practice can sometimes be daunting. But as we build up our skills, we need to remember that, in...
“By taking the appropriate steps, you can acquire the ability to get up in front of people and unleash your musical soul.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 153 I’m pleased to announce the debut of the MusiciansWay.com page on Facebook. The page features...
“The details are not the details. They make the design.” –Charles Eames, designer For musicians and designers alike, our approach to detail largely determines whether our work soars or flops. Compare, for instance, these two performers: Musician 1 performs with...
“What we play is life.” –Louis Armstrong, trumpeter and composer Would many musicians dispute Louis Armstrong’s words? I doubt it. With each turn of a phrase, we performers spin out some of the essence of being alive, and we relish every moment. But we don’t create...
“Playfulness and creativity go together like music and dance – one sets the other in motion.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 312 I just sent out the August 2010 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter. My most extensive issue to date, it highlights...
