“I recognized a gap between what we musicians typically learn during our schooling and what we actually need to know.” -Gerald Klickstein In September 2018, Yamaha Music Media published a Japanese translation of The Musician’s Way, which rocketed to the top of its...
“Mr. Klickstein presents so much helpful information that you will be itching to sit at the piano with his book beside you while you practice.” -Natalie Wickham, Music Matters Blog Thousands of readers are now enjoying the Spring 2018 issue The Musician’s Way...
“Memorable concerts don’t merely deliver what’s expected; they also take audiences beyond what they can envision.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 211 Although we musicians devote years to refining our artistic and technical abilities, few of us study the...
“The Musician’s Way articulates both an artistic approach to attaining mastery of an instrument/voice and a practical approach to achieving professional goals.” -Philosophy of Music Education Review, Vol. 19, no. 1 The Winter 2018 issue of The Musician’s Way...
“Diverse careers are available to musicians because people worldwide consume huge amounts of music-related products and services every day.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 300 Supply and demand are the fundamental forces that determine prices. So, for us classical musicians,...
“The Musician’s Way is fantastic, and is a must-read for every student and professional.” -International Trumpet Guild Journal, Oct. 2011 The Fall 2017 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter features music news, practice tips, career pointers and much more....
“Audiences differ as much as individuals do.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 209 For musicians, career sustainability hinges on audience development. When we continually attract new listeners, our revenues grow, and we gain the freedom to fully devote ourselves to our art....
“Well-crafted program notes help captivate audiences.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 209 As soon as listeners enter performance spaces, we musicians have opportunities to enhance their concert experience. All too often, though, audiences are greeted by printed programs that...
“Playfulness and creativity go together like music and dance.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 312 The Spring 2017 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together 20-plus links to articles and opportunities for musicians. Subscribers benefit from practice tips, learn...
