“The wise musicians are those who play what they can master.” -Duke Ellington The Musician’s Way, p. 14 We veteran musicians know that our creativity blossoms when we perform music that fits our style and technique. Students, though, often attempt to...
“Your imagination with programming can make the difference between your becoming either a busy performer with an eager audience or one who performs little.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 216 The latest edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter compiles diverse articles...
“Establish an honest dialogue with your teacher.” -Wynton Marsalis The Musician’s Way, p. 293 Vast numbers of students take music lessons, but I’ve observed that few speak authentically with their teachers. The following guidelines, adapted from...
“Nearly all musicians’ injuries are preventable.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 230 Whenever school years or music festivals begin, music students dive into intense practice schedules. But those fresh starts come with high risks of injury. The Dangers of Overuse...
“Nothing sparks innovation better than an opportunity to share music with an audience.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 75 The August issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter offers a unique collection of articles for both aspiring and veteran musicians. There are tips to...
“To escalate the tempo of newly learned material, you first have to reduce the effort required to play or sing it at your initial tempo.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 73 Some of the thorniest challenges we encounter in practice surround increasing the tempos of newly...
“All musicians should be able to address audiences confidently.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 176 Speaking from the stage can powerfully enhance audience-performer rapport, provided that we musicians polish our public speaking skills. Here are six public...
“Memorable concerts have three indispensable ingredients: prepared performers, suitable settings, and terrific music.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 208 The newest issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter presents more than 20 articles covering topics ranging from music...
“How you shape your practice schedule will in many ways determine the course of your creative life.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 11 Consistent, deep practice is the rocket fuel of musical development. When we live by regular practice schedules we reap countless benefits....
