The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
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
Fall 2018 Musician’s Way Newsletter
“Articulates both an artistic approach to attaining mastery of an instrument/voice and a practical approach to achieving professional goals. . . Uniquely holistic.”
The 5 Main Types of Performance Errors and How to Handle Them
How to minimize on-stage mistakes and handle them gracefully when they occur.
10 Warning Signs of Vocal Trouble
“For singers, voice care is a 24/7 operation.”
Stability and Mobility
“Advantageous postures have an active quality; they’re always subtly in motion.”
Summer 2018 Musician’s Way Newsletter
Dozens of articles and tips for aspiring and veteran musicians!
Hydration and Vocal Health
3 ways that singers and all voice users can stay hydrated.
The Perils of Mindless Repetition
“Ten dubious repetitions plus a single accurate one don’t equal security. Quite the opposite.”
Managing Mistakes
“It was when I found out I could make mistakes that I knew I was on to something.” -Ornette Coleman
Shaping Dynamics
“Only after I have become familiar with the style and character of the work can I start shaping an interpretation.” Yo-Yo Ma