“When, through repetition, you practice being inventive and playful, your concerts will resound with those same spontaneous traits.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 53 The Summer 2023 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has arrived in subscribers’ inboxes and...
“From 2026 to 2031, the college-age population in the U.S. will drop about 15% due to the reduced birth rate during the Great Recession.” -Gerald Klickstein “Enrollment Growth Amid a Shrinking Student Population,” College Music Symposium, Vol. 63, No. 1,...
“There are plenty of fine educators in the world – and some not-so-fine ones, too.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 293 I advise numerous aspiring music educators each year, and I find that many lack clarity about a vital aspect of teaching and learning. That is, they confuse...
“Just as people form mental maps to guide their walking, expert musicians depend on inner maps to steer their performances.” The Musician’s Way, p. 35 The Summer 2021 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter features dozens of articles designed to inspire, inform...
“Some of your most gratifying musical experiences will be those that serve the greater good.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 299 Musicians and arts leaders who understand how to commission high-quality music can build new audiences, increase their revenues, engage...