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Musician's Way : A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness by Gerald Klickstein (2009, Hardcover)

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PublisherOxford University Press, Incorporated

ISBN-100195343123

ISBN-139780195343120

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Book TitleMusician's Way : a Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness

Number of Pages400 Pages

LanguageEnglish

TopicInstruction & Study / General, General, Instruction & Study / Theory

Publication Year2009

IllustratorYes

GenreMusic

AuthorGerald Klickstein

FormatHardcover

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Item Height1 in

Item Weight21.6 Oz

Item Length6.1 in

Item Width9.3 in

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LCCN2008-043840

ReviewsThis book is a rare example of clear, concise and useable information on music practice... If I read a better book on practice this year I'll be surprised!!, A masterful work, which I believe will quickly be recognized as the finest guide to the art of musical performance produced by our generation., the main strength of this book lies in the depth with which the author engages with the processes of practising and performing. The comprehensive way in which these topics are covered provides students with clear guidance to support many aspects of their musicianship., "One of the most important books on musicianship in recent decades."--Joseph Docksey, Director, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver "I predict thatThe Musician's Waywill be an instant classic. It is the most useful, comprehensive book I have ever read on developing the skills of a successful performer. Every music lover - student, professional, amateur, and teacher alike - should own this book." --Jeffrey Solow, Professor of Cello, Temple University; President, American String Teachers Association "The entire music profession has received a great and much-needed gift from Gerald Klickstein.The Musician's Wayis a landmark and essential guide for every serious musician."--Barbara Lister-Sink, Professor of Piano, Salem College; author,Freeing the Caged BirdDVD "The Musician's Wayis the brainchild of an experienced and insightful teacher who has thought long and hard about how musicians can maximize their artistic success while coping with the stresses of music making. In clear and engaging language, the author leads us down the complex pathways navigated by musicians and provides sound directions at every turn." --Alice G. Brandfonbrener, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Founding Director, Medical Program for Performing Artists, Northwestern University Medical School "You owe it to yourself to read this book." --The Classical Guitar Blog "A wonderful tool for all aspiring musicians." --Music Ed Magic "A rare example of clear, concise and useable information on music practice...If I read a better book on practice this year I'll be surprised!!" --HowtoPractice.com "Mr. Klickstein presents so much helpful information that you will be itching to sit at the piano with his book beside you while you practice. . . . A tremendous resource that would benefit any music teacher." --MusicMattersBlog.com "The Musician's Wayis strongly recommended for its focus on mental imagery adn the role of the mind in effective practice...A holistic approach to teaching,The Musician's Wayshould be on the shelf of every aspiring professional musician and every serious music educator." --Clavier Companion "Klickstein covers the gamut of issues, tips, and ideas that make up the world of the serious musician. . . . Students hunger for this kind of knowledge." --Notes "Klickstein takes a common-sense approach and works his way through techniques for improving every aspect of a performer's life, from ways to memorise a piece to dealing with performance anxiety. . . . It's all very well thought through and an interesting read." --The Strad "A comprehensive guidebook from an experienced, insightful musician. . . . You must read this book." --Stringendo "Wonderfully thought-out and organized...a book to keep around and to constantly refer back to as you develop as a musician..."The Musician's Way" is a book that will benefit any musician. He touches on aspects of all performers, from guitarists to violinists to drummers to vocalists, and has plenty of tips for everyone...Regardless of what instrument you play or how long you've been playing or what level of musician you consider yourself to be, you will find a tremendous amount of beneficial material in this book. I can't recommend it enough." --David Hodge, GuitarNoise.com, Klickstein covers the gamut of issues, tips, and ideas that make up the world of the serious musician... Students hunger for this kind of knowledge., An outstanding accomplishment... The Musician's Way should be on the shelf of every aspiring professional musician and every serious music educator., "One of the most important books on musicianship in recent decades." --Joseph Docksey, Director, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver "I predict that The Musician's Way will be an instant classic. It is the most useful, comprehensive book I have ever read on developing the skills of a successful performer. Every music lover--student, professional, amateur, and teacher alike--should own this book." --Jeffrey Solow, Professor of Cello, Temple University; President, American String Teachers Association "The entire music profession has received a great and much-needed gift from Gerald Klickstein. The Musician's Way is a landmark and essential guide for every serious musician."--Barbara Lister-Sink, Professor of Piano, Salem College; author, Freeing the Caged Bird DVD "The Musician's Way is the brainchild of an experienced and insightful teacher who has thought long and hard about how musicians can maximize their artistic success while coping with the stresses of music making. In clear and engaging language, the author leads us down the complex pathways navigated by musicians and provides sound directions at every turn." --Alice G. Brandfonbrener, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Founding Director, Medical Program for Performing Artists, Northwestern University Medical School "You owe it to yourself to read this book." --The Classical Guitar Blog "A wonderful tool for all aspiring musicians." --Music Ed Magic "A rare example of clear, concise and useable information on music practice...If I read a better book on practice this year I'll be surprised!!" --HowtoPractice.com "Mr. Klickstein presents so much helpful information that you will be itching to sit at the piano with his book beside you while you practice....A tremendous resource that would benefit any music teacher." --MusicMattersBlog.com "The Musician's Way is strongly recommended for its focus on mental imagery and the role of the mind in effective practice...A holistic approach to teaching, The Musician's Way should be on the shelf of every aspiring professional musician and every serious music educator." --Clavier Companion "Klickstein covers the gamut of issues, tips, and ideas that make up the world of the serious musician....Students hunger for this kind of knowledge." --Notes "Klickstein takes a common-sense approach and works his way through techniques for improving every aspect of a performer's life, from ways to memorise a piece to dealing with performance anxiety. . . . It's all very well thought through and an interesting read." --The Strad "A comprehensive guidebook from an experienced, insightful musician....You must read this book." --Stringendo "Wonderfully thought-out and organized...a book to keep around and to constantly refer back to as you develop as a musician...'The Musician's Way' is a book that will benefit any musician. He touches on aspects of all performers, from guitarists to violinists to drummers to vocalists, and has plenty of tips for everyone...Regardless of what instrument you play or how long you've been playing or what level of musician you consider yourself to be, you will find a tremendous amount of beneficial material in this book. I can't recommend it enough." --David Hodge, GuitarNoise.com "Engaging and well-written and a valuable resource for every performer seeking to develop their craft and maintain career longevity." --Psychology of Music "Provides a wealth of information that would otherwise take years to accrue." --British Journal of Music Education "Articulates both an artistic approach to attaining mastery of an instrument/voice and a practical approach to achieving professional goals....Uniquely holistic." --Philosophy of Music Education Review, "One of the most important books on musicianship in recent decades."--Joseph Docksey, Director, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver "I predict that The Musician's Way will be an instant classic. It is the most useful, comprehensive book I have ever read on developing the skills of a successful performer. Every music lover-student, professional, amateur, and teacher alike-should own this book."--Jeffrey Solow, Professor of Cello, Temple University; President, American String Teachers Association "The entire music profession has received a great and much-needed gift from Gerald Klickstein. The Musician's Way is a landmark and essential guide for every serious musician."--Barbara Lister-Sink, Professor of Piano, Salem College; author, Freeing the Caged Bird DVD "The Musician's Way is the brainchild of an experienced and insightful teacher who has thought long and hard about how musicians can maximize their artistic success while coping with the stresses of music making. In clear and engaging language, the author leads us down the complex pathways navigated by musicians and provides sound directions at every turn."--Alice G. Brandfonbrener, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Founding Director, Medical Program for Performing Artists, Northwestern University Medical School, I predict that The Musician's Way will be an instant classic. It is the most useful, comprehensive book I have ever read on developing the skills of a successful performer. Every music lover - student, professional, amateur, and teacher alike - should own this book., Klickstein takes a common-sense approach and works his way through techniques for improving every aspect of a performer's life, from ways to memorise a piece to dealing with performance anxiety... It's all very well thought through and an interesting read., "One of the most important books on musicianship in recent decades." --Joseph Docksey, Director, Lamont School of Music, University of Denver "I predict thatThe Musician's Waywill be an instant classic. It is the most useful, comprehensive book I have ever read on developing the skills of a successful performer. Every music lover--student, professional, amateur, and teacher alike--should own this book." --Jeffrey Solow, Professor of Cello, Temple University; President, American String Teachers Association "The entire music profession has received a great and much-needed gift from Gerald Klickstein.The Musician's Wayis a landmark and essential guide for every serious musician."--Barbara Lister-Sink, Professor of Piano, Salem College; author,Freeing the Caged BirdDVD "The Musician's Wayis the brainchild of an experienced and insightful teacher who has thought long and hard about how musicians can maximize their artistic success while coping with the stresses of music making. In clear and engaging language, the author leads us down the complex pathways navigated by musicians and provides sound directions at every turn." --Alice G. Brandfonbrener, MD, Assistant Professor of Medicine and Founding Director, Medical Program for Performing Artists, Northwestern University Medical School "You owe it to yourself to read this book." --The Classical Guitar Blog "A wonderful tool for all aspiring musicians." --Music Ed Magic "A rare example of clear, concise and useable information on music practice...If I read a better book on practice this year I'll be surprised!!" --HowtoPractice.com "Mr. Klickstein presents so much helpful information that you will be itching to sit at the piano with his book beside you while you practice....A tremendous resource that would benefit any music teacher." --MusicMattersBlog.com "The Musician's Wayis strongly recommended for its focus on mental imagery and the role of the mind in effective practice...A holistic approach to teaching,The Musician's Wayshould be on the shelf of every aspiring professional musician and every serious music educator." --Clavier Companion "Klickstein covers the gamut of issues, tips, and ideas that make up the world of the serious musician....Students hunger for this kind of knowledge." --Notes "Klickstein takes a common-sense approach and works his way through techniques for improving every aspect of a performer's life, from ways to memorise a piece to dealing with performance anxiety. . . . It's all very well thought through and an interesting read." --The Strad "A comprehensive guidebook from an experienced, insightful musician....You must read this book." --Stringendo "Wonderfully thought-out and organized...a book to keep around and to constantly refer back to as you develop as a musician...'The Musician's Way' is a book that will benefit any musician. He touches on aspects of all performers, from guitarists to violinists to drummers to vocalists, and has plenty of tips for everyone...Regardless of what instrument you play or how long you've been playing or what level of musician you consider yourself to be, you will find a tremendous amount of beneficial material in this book. I can't recommend it enough." --David Hodge, GuitarNoise.com "Engaging and well-written and a valuable resource for every performer seeking to develop their craft and maintain career longevity." --Psychology of Music "Provides a wealth of information that would otherwise take years to accrue." --British Journal of Music Education "Articulates both an artistic approach to attaining mastery of an instrument/voice and a practical approach to achieving professional goals....Uniquely holistic." --Philosophy of Music Education Review

Dewey Edition22

TitleLeadingThe

Dewey Decimal781.44

Table Of ContentPart One: Artful Practice1. Getting Organized2. Practicing Deeply, Part I3. Practicing Deeply, Part II4. Practicing Deeply, Part III5. Practicing Deeply, Part IV6. Musical CollaborationPart Two: Fearless Performance7. Unmasking Performance Anxiety8. Becoming a Performing Artist, Part I9. Becoming a Performing Artist, Part II10. Becoming a Performing Artist, Part III11. Performing Like a ProPart Three: Lifelong Creativity12. Musicians and Injuries, Part I13. Musicians and Injuries, Part II14. Succeeding as a StudentNotesSelected BibliographyIndex

SynopsisIn The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein draws on the latest research and his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Written in a conversational style, the text articulates landmark strategies that equip readers to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists., In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.

LC Classification NumberMT75.K74 2009