“Audiences differ as much as individuals do.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 209 For musicians, career sustainability hinges on audience development. When we continually attract new listeners, our revenues grow, and we gain the freedom to fully devote ourselves to our art....
“Well-crafted program notes help captivate audiences.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 209 As soon as listeners enter performance spaces, we musicians have opportunities to enhance their concert experience. All too often, though, audiences are greeted by printed programs that...
“As you perform, radiate the character of a composition.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 189 I’ve attended thousands of classical concerts, and despite my love of the music, I have to admit that fewer than 10% of those concerts were wholly or mostly enjoyable....
“Lifelong creativity isn’t given to you. You must earn it and attend to it every day.” —Eric Maisel Creativity for Life, p. 319 To build creative, satisfying careers, we musicians need to cultivate both artistic and professional abilities. Nonetheless, few music...
“Let your community feed your creativity.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 313 When we put on concerts, we work hard to ensure that everything goes well. All too often, though, we only give one performance in a community, when, with a bit more effort, we could touch countless...
“The Musician’s Way is fantastic, and is a must-read for every student and professional. . . . The book is a gold mine of information that will help musicians around the world.” —International Trumpet Guild Journal, Oct. 2011 The Spring/Summer...
“Elevate both your music making and your confidence to the highest possible levels.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 201 Rising performers who put on their own public concerts reap numerous benefits. They advance their careers, polish their artistic identities, refine their...
“The Musician’s Way is wonderfully thought-out and organized. . . . The third chapter alone is worth about five times the cost of the book itself!” —David Hodge, GuitarNoise.com The Fall 2015 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter presents...
“A performer’s reputation is enhanced by or diminished with each musical interaction.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 306 I suspect that almost every skilled musician has been asked to perform free of charge, often by people and organizations that can...
