4 Rehearsal Challenges and Ways to Overcome Them
“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
View ArticleReturning to Music
If you've set your instrument aside, these guidelines will help you rekindle your musicianship. By Gerald Klickstein, author of The Musician's Way.
View Article5 Tips for Successful Practice
Essentials of productive practice for performers and teachers. Applicable to musicians, actors, dancers, and anyone who performs.
View ArticleAccurate from the Start
"The outset of learning is when you instill enduring habits because the brain and body tend to imprint." -The Musician’s Way, p. 42
View ArticleThe Importance of Core Repertoire
“When you step on stage, your awareness of your material will anchor your control and set your creativity free.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 37
View ArticleSelf-Produce Concerts in 8 Steps
“Elevate both your music making and your confidence to the highest possible levels.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 201
View Article5 Steps to Better Classical Concerts
Gerald Klickstein shares guidelines for rising musicians to create dynamic concert experiences and fuel a renaissance in classical music performances.
View ArticleConquer Stage Fright with Task Mastery
6 ways for musicians to increase their musical mastery, their mental skills, and their confidence on stage.
View ArticleThe 5 C’s of Concert Planning and Production
“Memorable concerts don't merely deliver what's expected; they also take audiences beyond what they can envision.”
View ArticleEquipping Music Graduates to Succeed
“Don't give up the dream, but build your competencies so you can pursue many dreams.”-Gerald Klickstein
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