The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
Career Strategies that Drive Creativity
“All the inspiration I ever needed was a phone call from a producer.” –Cole Porter
A Different Kind of Slow Practice
“Slow practice can establish habits that are completely unrelated to the coordination demanded for speed.” –Abby Whiteside, pianist
Ten Tips for Collaborating Musicians
“As a member of a quartet, you come to realize that you’re responsible for other people’s reputations and livelihoods as well as your own.” –Michael Tree
February Newsletter
The Musician’s Way Newsletter keeps you informed about topics related to music making, creativity, career building, and diverse aspects of living the musician’s life.
Rhythmic Precision
“Routine drill is a poor substitute for the fun of utilizing ears and rhythm for making music.” –Abby Whiteside, pianist
The Prepared Mind
“Fortune favors the prepared mind.” –Louis Pasteur
Sitting Tall
4 principles to sit optimally, prevent back pain, and support fluent music making.
The Most Important Practice Session
The most important practice session of the week isn’t the one right before your music lesson; it’s the one right after.
Overcome Nerves with Mastery Goals
“People who adopt mastery goals experience the lowest levels of performance anxiety.”
Better than Patience
An attitude that empowers musicians to practice effectively day after day.