The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
How to Avoid Excessive Student Debt
A benchmark to avert over-borrowing, plus 10 ways to minimize student debt.
Communicating with Teachers
“Establish an honest dialogue with your teacher.” -Wynton Marsalis
Safely Increasing Practice Time
“Practicing well is virtually an art in itself – the art of achieving economy of time and means.” -David Soyer, cellist
August 2013 Newsletter
Practice tips, career guidance, creativity boosters, news and inspiration. The only newsletter of its kind.
Increasing Tempo in Practice
7 expert practice techniques to transition from slow to fast execution.
Speaking from the Stage
With intelligent practice, your on-stage manner, like your smile, will become a genuine expression of who you are.
The Secret to Sustainable Music Careers
“I will cast this spell: I know I can open this door and show you something unforgettable.” -Jeffrey Kahane
June 2013 Newsletter
More than 20 articles for music lovers covering topics ranging from music practice to community engagement to career development to hearing protection to creativity and more.
The Power of a Practice Schedule
“How you shape your practice schedule will in many ways determine the course of your creative life.”
The Sustainability Triangle
“Music expresses that which cannot be put into words and that which cannot remain silent.” -Victor Hugo