The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
The Competition Question
Does it makes sense to enter a music contest? Here’s how to decide.
Habits of Excellence
“If excellence is a habit (which it is), then students must consistently play in ways that are fundamentally excellent nearly all the time.” -Robert A. Duke
The Benefits of Accessible Music
Accessible repertoire is the rocket fuel of musical development!
Dialing Down the Effort Meter
Is “trying harder” a wise practice strategy, or does a reverse approach lead to greater precision and creativity?
The 12 Habits of Healthy Musicians
Stay fit and avoid music-related injuries by adopting these crucial habits.
Deep Practice
Are your practice habits making you secure or jittery on stage?
The 4 Types of Music Editions
How to identify high-quality music editions and avoid faulty publications. By Gerald Klickstein.
Free Online Music Scores
Find free online classical music scores for instrumentalists, singers, and conductors.
Mastering Performance Skills
“All of us, with few exceptions, have the potential to perform music confidently and artistically, but we must acquire specific skills to do so.”
Learning New Material
A 4-step process to practice and master unfamiliar music.