by Gerald Klickstein | Jan 12, 2017 | Entrepreneurship, music careers, music performance, stage presence
“As you perform, radiate the character of a composition.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 189 I’ve attended thousands of classical concerts, and despite my love of the music, I have to admit that fewer than 10% of those concerts were wholly or mostly enjoyable....
by Gerald Klickstein | Oct 27, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, music careers
“Lifelong creativity isn’t given to you. You must earn it and attend to it every day.” —Eric Maisel Creativity for Life, p. 319 To build creative, satisfying careers, we musicians need to cultivate both artistic and professional abilities. Nonetheless, few music...
by Gerald Klickstein | Aug 21, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, music careers, music performance
“Let your community feed your creativity.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 313 When we put on concerts, we work hard to ensure that everything goes well. All too often, though, we only give one performance in a community, when, with a bit more effort, we could touch countless...
by Gerald Klickstein | May 15, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, music careers, music performance
“Elevate both your music making and your confidence to the highest possible levels.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 201 Rising performers who put on their own public concerts reap numerous benefits. They advance their careers, polish their artistic identities, refine their...
by Gerald Klickstein | Apr 25, 2016 | Entrepreneurship, music careers, music performance
“When you step on stage, your awareness of your material will anchor your control and set your creativity free.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 37 Having coached countless aspiring musicians, I’ve found that many commit an avoidable misstep that profoundly limits their...
by Gerald Klickstein | Oct 18, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, music careers
“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...
