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Appreciating Healthy Hearing

Appreciating Healthy Hearing

by Gerald Klickstein | Aug 16, 2015 | hearing conservation, injury prevention, wellness

“By safeguarding your hearing, you don’t just look after your music career; you preserve your quality of life.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 278 If you’re fortunate enough to have healthy hearing, it’s likely that you take your ability for granted. Yet...
6 Ways to Cultivate Expressive Tone

6 Ways to Cultivate Expressive Tone

by Gerald Klickstein | Jun 14, 2015 | creativity, music performance, music practice

“The quality of your tone will probably have a more immediate impact on listeners than any other feature of your execution.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 22 We performers know the power of tone quality. Sweet tones can charm, almost like magic, and harsh sounds quickly put...
10 Reasons to Pursue a Graduate Degree in Music

10 Reasons to Pursue a Graduate Degree in Music

by Gerald Klickstein | Jan 6, 2015 | Entrepreneurship, music careers, music education, Music Higher Education

“If you’re dedicated to becoming a professional, you have to prepare to compete in the marketplace.” The Musician’s Way, p. 300 If you aim for a career in music, your educational choices will profoundly affect your future. Here are 10 guidelines to help...
The 3 Components of Deep Practice

The 3 Components of Deep Practice

by Gerald Klickstein | Dec 15, 2014 | creative process, music practice, The Musician's Way

“Gauge your sound and internal experience against the benchmarks of excellence.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 58 How can we master unfamiliar music in ways that are both soulful and efficient? In a few words, we have to be proficient with what I call the 3 components of...
4 Rehearsal Challenges and Ways to Overcome Them

4 Rehearsal Challenges and Ways to Overcome Them

by Gerald Klickstein | Dec 7, 2014 | collaboration, music careers, music practice

“We’re smart enough and clever enough to give each other room to live in, to have respect for each other’s personalities.” -John Lewis, pianist, Modern Jazz Quartet The Musician’s Way, p.120 Unlike when we play or sing in conductor-led ensembles,...
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