“No matter how musically advanced you become, you’ll encounter passages that defy easy mastery” -The Musician’s Way, p. 54 The November 2014 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together more than 20 articles and resources of interest...
“Concerts need contrast – and lots of it.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 210 In previous articles, I’ve explored avenues to design concert programs that can attract diverse audiences. In this post, I offer tips to construct attractive programs primarily using...
“Memorable concerts don’t merely deliver what’s expected; they also take audiences beyond what they can envision.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 211 We musicians have it in our power to attract hordes of enthusiastic fans. And one of the most effective ways we can do so is...
“Music is a performing art. . . . It isn’t there in the score.” -Michael Tippett, composer The Musician’s Way, p. 152 When you think about all that goes into preparing for a concert, music performance can seem like a delicate skill, something akin to tightrope...
The September/October issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter features news, practice tips, inspiration, and career resources in a combination unlike any other. Looking to overcome creative blocks? Want to offer limited-access downloads to your followers?...
“The path you take is your path and no one else’s, so welcome it.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 314 Many aspiring musicians worry about their futures, wondering whether they have enough talent to succeed as pros. Thing is, musical talent is but a facet of what enables us...
“The fight-or-flight response works wonders when you’re standing on a sidewalk and a piano is falling from a building above.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 135 Shaky hands, racing heartbeat, queasy stomach – all manifestations of a nervousness that...
“The heart of performance is about sharing music with someone else.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 154 In the June 2014 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter you’ll encounter a wide array of articles suited to performers, educators, and music lovers. On the...
“Whatever music you play or sing, your objective is to express musical ideas, not spew out notes.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 24 Accomplished musicians bring vibrancy to every sound they make – there’s an emotional power to their music that...
