The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
Resources for Grantseekers
Resources to discover arts funders and write winning grant proposals!
Refining an Interpretation
“One should hunger after the whole concept, the whole mood, what the music stands for.” –William Pleeth, cellist
Backstage Mode
“I don’t say that I never feel fear before a performance, but I have learned to channel it.” –Claudio Arrau, pianist
Launching the First Phrase
“You must start well, and you must end well. What is in the middle is not so important because no one is listening then.” –Maurice Chevalier
High Standards
In many ways, we succeed or flounder as artists based on the standards we uphold.
June 2012 Newsletter
18 valuable articles and online resources – all free!
The Essence of Stage Presence
Any musician can learn to project a commanding stage presence. Here’s how.
The Primary Error Response
“Rising musicians seldom practice handling errors, so they typically don’t manage them as gracefully as they could.”
Do Musicians Often Resemble Underpants Gnomes?
“It is not enough to be industrious; so are the ants. What are you industrious about?” –Henry David Thoreau
The No. 1 Mistake Interviewees Make
Avoid this common misstep, and triumph at job interviews!