“Music making is a never-ceasing process of change and progress.” –Jacqueline du Pré, cellist The Musician’s Way, p. 205 If you aspire to perform as an independent musician, whether solo or in small groups, this article will help you stay ahead of change and be...
“Herein lies the secret to artistry on the concert stage: artistic performers are prepared performers.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 155 The Winter 2026 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscriber inboxes and is attracting widespread interest....
“Wherever you hope to travel on your musical journey, practice is the only route to getting there.” The Musician’s Way – p. 3 People often refer to accomplished musicians as “talented,” but research shows that artistic and technical abilities...
“The musicians who carry on creating take active roles in caring for themselves.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 229 The Fall 2025 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter compiles high-impact content suited to musicians, music lovers, educators, and arts administrators....
“If you have a passion for music, I hope that these pages will be a beacon on your journey toward limitless artistic growth.” The Musician’s Way, p. vi To succeed at university-level music studies, newly enrolled students require skills to practice and perform,...
“When you step on stage, your awareness of your material will anchor your control and set your creativity free.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 37 The Spring 2025 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter is now available With dozens of articles curated by Gerald...
“For musicians and arts organizations to achieve financial sustainability, it’s vital that they develop new audiences and build communities of supporters.” -Gerald Klickstein* If we aim to increase attendance at our concerts and, in the process, attract loyal...
“When you project a centered presence from the stage, your audience becomes attentive and relaxed.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 180 The Winter 2025 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes. It features more than 20 articles of...
“With intelligent effort, performance anxiety and all of its effects can cease to be an inhibiting factor in your life.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 151 The Fall 2024 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes. This new edition...
