The Musicians Way Blog
by Gerald Klickstein. Become a Successful Musician
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
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.”