The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
Fall 2019 Musician’s Way Newsletter
Articles, news, inspiration, and tips for diverse musicians and music educators.
Becoming a ‘Go-To’ Musician
When we earn reputations as ‘go-to musicians,’ opportunities come to us.
6 Keys to Music School Survival
Strategies for music colleges to thrive amid the coming drop in student population.
Better Practice on Difficult Days
6 strategies to practice meaningfully when stamina, time, or mental focus are in short supply.
Spring 2019 Musician’s Way Newsletter
“Create meaning in everything that you practice, even the most mundane of materials.”
Equipping Music Graduates to Succeed
“Don’t give up the dream, but build your competencies so you can pursue many dreams.”-Gerald Klickstein
Yamaha Interviews Gerald Klickstein
“I recognized a gap between what we musicians typically learn during our schooling and what we actually need to know.”
Recovering from Injury
“The earlier the symptoms are recognized and treated, the sooner and more completely recovery occurs.” -Richard Norris, M.D.
Crafting Confidence
Security in performance doesn’t result from purging all nervous symptoms. It arises from knowing that we can perform well whether we feel jumpy or not.
6 Ways for Musicians to Minimize Tension
“Three qualities are essential in a professional musician… the first is good health and the other two are the same.” Mark Hambourg, pianist