“In any collaborative enterprise, one of your duties is to help your colleagues feel successful.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 117 It’s not easy to succeed in the music world, and we musicians can sometimes compete with rather than support each other....
“Divergent thinking is more about asking questions than finding answers.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 55 The Winter 2015 edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter offers a sweeping collection of articles and resources for musicians. From inspiring stories...
“Music making is a never-ceasing process of change and progress.” –Jacqueline du Pré, cellist The Musician’s Way, p. 205 We musicians seldom achieve expertise on our own but seek out teachers to inform our growth. Although teachers can influence us in countless...
“If you’re dedicated to becoming a professional, you have to prepare to compete in the marketplace.” The Musician’s Way, p. 300 If you aim for a career in music, your educational choices will profoundly affect your future. Here are 10 guidelines to help...
“Probe every aspect of what ‘being a successful musician’ means to you.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 302 If you aspire to a career as an independent musician, you’ll find lots of “how to” advice online. This post takes a reverse approach: I...