The Musician's Way: A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness [Paperback]

InThe 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 Waypresents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.

Introduction
Part I: Artful Practice
1. Getting Organized
Artful Practice
Defining Practice
Creating a Practice Environment
The Five Practice Zones
Planning Your Practice
Scheduling Practice Sessions
Choosing New Material
Self-Recording
2. Practicing Deeply, I
Practicing Deeply
Habits of Excellence
Essentials of Artistic Interpretation
Mental Imaging
Warming Up
3. Practicing Deeply, II
The Craftsmanship of Practice
Starting New Material
Managing Repetition
Solving Problems
4. Practicing Deeply, III
Ripening Your Repertoire
Taking Breaks
Memorization Concepts
Memorization Strategies
5. Practicing Deeply, IV
Building Technique
Upgrading Musicianship
Fueling Motivation
Committing to the Creative Process
6. Musical Collaboration
Musical Collaboration
Professionalism
Interacting in Rehearsal
Correlating Solitary and Group Practice
Igniting Synergy
Forming a Musical Group
Part II: Fearless Performance
7. Unmasking Performance Anxiety
Fearless Performance
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