“Herein lies the secret to artistry on the concert stage: Artistic performers are prepared performers.” The Musician’s Way, p. 155 The Fall 2021 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together dozens of resources for music students, professionals, and...
“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...
“Whatever the material, your repetitions should lead somewhere meaningful – to greater ease, higher beauty, and deeper feeling.” The Musician’s Way, p. 52 The Spring 2021 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together music news, creative...
“To perform at a high level, you have to attain a kind of unity with your instrument.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 257 The newly published Winter 2021 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter is designed to inspire and inform our musician community as we strive to...
“All musicians can sift through their performance issues and come out the better for it – if they choose to do the work.” The Musician’s Way, p. 146 For music students to excel as performers, they need abundant opportunities to rehearse performance skills. And...
“When I sit in Paris in a café, surrounded by people, I don’t sit casually – I go over a certain sonata in my head and discover new things all the time.” —Arthur Rubinstein, pianist The Musician’s Way, p. 34 Like Arthur Rubinstein, countless expert musicians use...
“It is imperative that all students have access to an equitable delivery of arts education.” -Arts Education Is Essential The Spring 2020 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has arrived in subscribers inboxes and is being shared widely. Along with practice...
“When you’re thoroughly prepared for a concert, you’ve taken charge of the personal, task-oriented and situational components of performing.” The Musician’s Way, p. 155 The Winter 2020 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter is now available....
