“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...
“Like any performance, a job interview involves specialized knowledge and skills.” Building on my previous post, “Applying for Music Faculty Positions,” this article offers tips to help candidates interview successfully for music teaching jobs in colleges,...
“How in good conscience can we continue to graduate thousands of students a year who have no hope of getting a job in the field they were trained for?” –Michael Drapkin, clarinetist BusinessWeek.com, March 28, 2007 Amid the tumult in the music industry,...
“How you shape your practice schedule will in many ways determine the course of your creative life.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 11 The February/March edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes and is being forwarded widely. As...
“Ultimately, your musical progress will depend more on your skillfulness with the creative process than on any talent.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 313 We dedicated musicians invest heavily in growing our abilities because we know that the personal and professional...
“People who are unable to motivate themselves must be content with mediocrity, no matter how impressive their other talents.” –Andrew Carnegie The Musician’s Way, p. 105 Persistent practice coupled with ongoing professional development is the recipe for musical...
“You are the one who will shape yourself into the artist that you aspire to be.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 296 Multitudes of music students take regular lessons. Are young musicians prepared to make the most of their lessons? Some are, but many are not, because, through...
“Amassing the know-how of a professional musician takes time and diligence, but the personal investments you make will bring rewards beyond measure.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 314 This week marks the one-year anniversary of the launch of MusiciansWay.com and The...
“I can’t understand why people are frightened by new ideas. I’m frightened by the old ones.” –John Cage, composer When I go to classical music concerts here in the U.S., I mostly find older listeners in attendance, even when the performers are college age. But the...
