“Create meaning in everything that you practice, even the most mundane of materials.” The Musician’s Way, p. 312 The Spring 2019 issue The Musician’s Way Newsletter has arrived in subscriber’s inboxes and is being shared widely. As usual, this...
“The earlier the symptoms are recognized and treated, the sooner and more completely recovery occurs.” -Richard Norris, M.D. The Musician’s Way, p. 246 At some point in our lives, most of us musicians incur injuries that affect our ability to play or sing....
“The vocal folds need to be lubricated with a thin layer of mucus in order to vibrate efficiently. The best lubrication can be achieved by drinking plenty of water.” -Texas Voice Center The Musician’s Way, p. 270 The human voice is perhaps the most sublime of...
“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...
“The fight-or-flight response works wonders when you’re standing on a sidewalk and a piano is falling from a building above.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 135 Shaky hands, racing heartbeat, queasy stomach – all manifestations of a nervousness that...