“One must approach music with a serious vigor and, at the same time, with great, affectionate joy.” –Nadia Boulanger, pianist & composer The Musician’s Way, p. 292 When listeners, journalists, and concert presenters visit musicians’ websites, they absorb the...
“The beauty in playing the instrument is not to be better than the next person but to stay true to oneself, to set one’s own standards and keep to them.” –Andrés Cárdenes, violinist The Musician’s Way, p. 305 In many ways, we succeed or flounder as...
“You can’t tell by looking at a piece of paper what some of the strengths and weaknesses really are.” –Kevin Kelly, hiring guru, quoted on Forbes.com In almost every field, job seekers who rise to the top of their applicant pools will be interviewed....
“Diverse careers are available to musicians because people worldwide consume huge amounts of music-related products and services every day.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 300 Are there too many musicians for the marketplace to support? I think not. For...
“With a narrow view of success, musicians unconsciously limit their career options.” –Angela Beeching The Musician’s Way, p. 300 Although veteran musicians might derive the bulk of their earnings from full-time jobs, rising artists often depend on multiple income...
“Throw yourself into life as someone who makes a difference.” –Benjamin Zander, conductor The Musician’s Way, p. 305 One of the most powerful ways that we can make a difference in life is to do creative work. Still, unless we choose our aims wisely, we can...
“I cannot tell you how much I love to play for people.” –Arthur Rubinstein, pianist The October/November issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together a range of important resources for aspiring and veteran musicians. You’ll find announcements...
“The ease of your entry into the music profession will largely depend on the doors you open while you’re a student.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 305 If you’re studying music with the intention of becoming a professional, then, to succeed after graduating from a...
“There are different programs for different places.” –André-Michel Schub, pianist The Musician’s Way, p. 208 If you aspire to a career as an independent musician, then one of the best moves you can make is to differentiate yourself from other artists in your genre....
