The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
August Newsletter
The latest issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter looks at online and technology resources for musicians and introduces a cutting-edge way that rising performers can get their music played on Internet radio alongside the tracks of established artists.
The Growth Mindset
“We have something that is unique. We have our craft. We have our art. We have our desire.” –Branford Marsalis
Projecting Ease
6 ways for musicians to enhance fluency, confidence, and artistry.
One-Year Anniversary
This week marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of MusiciansWay.com and The Musician’s Way Blog. My book, The Musician’s Way, was published by Oxford University Press in August of 2009. Please join me as I commemorate these occasions.
Awareness, Focus, Concentration
“The things we’re aware of we can gain control of. The things we aren’t aware of can control us.” -Gerald Klickstein
Mental Imaging
“To rely on muscular habit, which so many do in technique, is indeed fatal.” -Fritz Kreisler, violinist
The Abundance Mentality
“If you want to be creative, get out there and do it.” –Michael Giacchino, composer
Deep Listening
7 listening habits that boost musical perceptiveness!
Optimizing Practice Time
“Of all my skills, none is more important than the ability to organize my time.” –Twyla Tharp
Confronting Stage Fright
“Confident performance isn’t an elusive feat but involves knowledge and skills that any musician can learn.”