The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
Varied, Distributed, and Interleaved Practice
Three powerful music practice techniques that every musician should understand.
Fall 2017 Musician’s Way Newsletter
Inspiration, career pointers, practice tips, music industry news and much more! A unique publication curated by Gerald Klickstein, author of The Musician’s Way.
7 Components of Stage Deportment
“When I finally saw how I looked, I realized that I was distracting the audience from the music.” -Alfred Brendel
4 Ways to Excel in High-Pressure Situations
“Public performance is a potent truth serum.” -William Westney (The Musician’s Way, p. 201)
Summer 2017 Musician’s Way Newsletter
The Musician’s Way Newsletter by Gerald Klickstein brings together articles and resources for diverse performers and music lovers.
Perceptive Listening Promotes Better Performing
“When musicians with scant listening experience try to play or sing repertoire from unfamiliar genres, they produce the musical equivalent of a clumsy accent.”
Conquer Stage Fright with Task Mastery
“Without inclusive preparation, musicians can’t be cool in high-stakes situations.”
6 Tips to Improve On-Stage Body Language
Research confirms: performer gestures strongly impact audience perceptions.
Design Thinking for Audience Development
Design thinking helps musicians attract new audiences and achieve career sustainability.
6 Steps to Better Program Notes
“Well-crafted program notes help captivate audiences.”