“Divergent thinking is more about asking questions than finding answers.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 55 The Winter 2015 edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter offers a sweeping collection of articles and resources for musicians. From inspiring stories...
“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...
“Keen self-listening is central to musical excellence.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 16 Without the ability to hear ourselves precisely, we can’t perform to professional standards nor solve problems in practice. Fortunately, today’s digital recorders empower us...
“For music and service to become your way of life, you must confront economic realities.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 299 Aspiring classical musicians commonly study in a context resembling the ancient “master-apprentice” model. That is, they take...
“No pitch is merely a pitch; each one has a living quality.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 20 The February 2013 edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has arrived in subscribers’ inboxes and is being widely shared. As usual, the newsletter incorporates more than 15...