“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...
“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....
“Errors and problems can be your most valuable teachers.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 52 The Summer 2025 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes and is being widely shared. Unique and free since 2009, this popular e-newsletter...
“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...
“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...
“Programs are a bit like prix-fixe menus in a restaurant: We can’t serve music à la carte . . . so our menu has to be quite diverse and – tasty.” -Eckart Preu, conductor The Musician’s Way, p. 212 Data from the U.S. National Endowment for the Arts show that two of the...
“With clear mental maps established, musicians play or sing with abandon, knowing that they can’t get lost.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 35 The Winter 2024 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has arrived in subscribers’ inboxes and is being widely...
Audience development should be a top priority of every musician and arts organization. For musicians and arts organizations to achieve financial sustainability, it’s vital that they develop new audiences and build communities of supporters. Attracting and...
“Memorable concerts don’t merely deliver what’s expected; they also take audiences beyond what they can envision.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 211 The newly published Spring 2023 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter features tips, ideas and inspiration...
