The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
Winter 2015 Newsletter
Inspiration, practice tips, music career insights, and more. More than 20 articles for music lovers!
Don’t Be Like Your Teacher
“Music making is a never-ceasing process of change and progress.” –Jacqueline du Pré
10 Reasons to Pursue a Graduate Degree in Music
“If you’re dedicated to becoming a professional, you have to prepare to compete in the marketplace.”
The 3 Components of Deep Practice
“Once you have a clear musical intention, then you can set up some kind of physical choreography.” -Leon Fleisher
4 Rehearsal Challenges and Ways to Overcome Them
12 tips for musicians to promote harmony and creativity in small-group rehearsals.
November 2014 Newsletter
More than 20 articles and resources for musicians and music lovers: improve practice, performance, music business skills and more!
3 Ways to Build Concert Programs
Create powerful concert programs using music already in your repertoire!
3 Traits of Successful Concert Programs
“Memorable concerts don’t merely deliver what’s expected; they also take audiences beyond what they can envision.”
Learning the Art of Performance
Performing confidently can be as natural as having a conversation or sharing in a game.
Divergent Thinking in Practice
Musical problem-solving requires divergent thinking.