The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
Summer 2015 Newsletter
“An outstanding accomplishment . . . The Musician’s Way should be on the shelf of every aspiring professional musician and every serious music educator.” —Clavier Companion
Renewing Your Repertoire
“I may play the same program from one recital to the next, but I will play it differently. And because it is always different, it is always new.” -Vladimir Horowitz
The First Step to Learn a New Piece
“Only after I have become familiar with the style and character of the work can I start shaping an interpretation.” -Yo-Yo Ma
Setting Up a Practice Space
Transform a practice room into a creative temple, a place where inspiration flows.
Knowing Where to Start
“There is no beginning. Start where you arrive.” –Auguste Rodin
5 Tips for Successful Practice
Practice strategies that boost learning, artistry, and efficiency!
3 High-Demand Career Tracks for Musicians
How to qualify for music employment that’s abundant, meaningful, and good-paying!
6 Ways to Cultivate Expressive Tone
“The quality of your tone will probably have a more immediate impact on listeners than any other feature of your execution.”
3-2-1 Goals. Practice Efficiently, Boost Motivation
“There can be so much to cover in a practice session that it can seem overwhelming.”
Spring 2015 Newsletter
Resources and fun for performers, teachers and anyone else who loves music. The only newsletter of its kind!