“Security in performance doesn’t result from purging all nervous symptoms. It arises from knowing that you can perform well whether you feel jumpy or not.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 150-51 The Winter 2023 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has arrived in...
“Herein lies the secret to artistry on the concert stage: Artistic performers are prepared performers.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 155 The Fall 2022 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter features two-dozen articles spanning topics pertinent to novice and veteran...
“Among adults who participated – as creators or performers – in performing arts activities, the majority (62 percent) did so to spend time with family and friends.” –National Endowment for the Arts “U.S. Patterns of Arts Participation,” p. 3...
“Music has been my oxygen.” John Williams, composer The New York Times, 8 Feb. 2022 The Summer 2022 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has arrived in subscribers’ inboxes and is being shared widely. Its dozens of articles cover topics ranging from...
“The spontaneity and collective energy catch fire to a degree that some performances leave indelible memories.”–The Musician’s Way, p. 154 During much of the twentieth century, before the advent of high-tech home entertainment, large numbers of people attended...
“Let your community feed your creativity.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 313 If you aspire to present innovative or community-focused performances, there’s plenty of funding available to support those sorts of projects. In fact, many funding organizations are keen to...
“Ultimately, your musical progress will depend more on your skillfulness with the creative process than on any talent.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 313 When I teach introductory workshops on The Musician’s Way, I organize concepts using frameworks that musicians can...
“As your performance abilities and coping skills grow, your confidence will become unshakable.” The Musician’s Way, p. 170 The Winter/Spring 2022 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter compiles resources tailored to novice and veteran musicians alike. From tips...
“Herein lies the secret to artistry on the concert stage: Artistic performers are prepared performers.” The Musician’s Way, p. 155 The Fall 2021 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together dozens of resources for music students, professionals, and...
