“I suppose that when I play in public it looks easy, but before I ever came on the concert stage I worked very hard. And I do yet – but always putting the two things together, mental work and physical work.” -Jascha Heifetz, violinist (1901-1987) The Musician’s...
“Give yourself over to the emotion of the music while you also lead the music, directing your execution and the emotional flow.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 187 Aspiring musicians work hard to develop technical and interpretive skills, which are the most obvious abilities...
“Herein lies the secret to artistry on the concert stage: Artistic performers are prepared performers.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 155 The Fall 2022 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter features two-dozen articles spanning topics pertinent to novice and veteran...
“Ultimately, your musical progress will depend more on your skillfulness with the creative process than on any talent.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 313 When I teach introductory workshops on The Musician’s Way, I organize concepts using frameworks that musicians can...
“As your performance abilities and coping skills grow, your confidence will become unshakable.” The Musician’s Way, p. 170 The Winter/Spring 2022 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter compiles resources tailored to novice and veteran musicians alike. From tips...