The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
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.
Soulful Control
How to bring romance and exactness to everything we play or sing.
The Unconflicted Artist
“Ultimately, your musical progress will depend more on your skillfulness with the creative process than on any talent.”
Embracing the Unknown
5 ways to embrace the uncertainty of the creative process!