Musician's Way A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness

Name: Musician's Way A Guide to Practice, Performance, and Wellness
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ISBN: 9780195343137

ISBN-10: 0195343131

ISBN-13: 9780195343137

Edition: 2009

Authors: Gerald Klickstein

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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…

Book details

List price: $25.99
Copyright year: 2009
Publisher: Oxford University Press, Incorporated
Publication date: 9/17/2009
Binding: Paperback
Pages: 368
Size: 9.10" wide x 6.10" long x 0.80" tall
Weight: 1.100
Language: English



Introduction



Artful Practice



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



Practicing Deeply, I


Practicing Deeply


Habits of Excellence


Essentials of Artistic Interpretation


Mental Imaging


Warming Up



Practicing Deeply, II


The Craftsmanship of Practice


Starting New Material


Managing Repetition


Solving Problems



Practicing Deeply, III


Ripening Your Repertoire


Taking Breaks


Memorization Concepts


Memorization Strategies



Practicing Deeply, IV


Building Technique


Upgrading Musicianship


Fueling Motivation


Committing to the Creative Process



Musical Collaboration


Musical Collaboration


Professionalism


Interacting in Rehearsal


Correlating Solitary and Group Practice


Igniting Synergy


Forming a Musical Group



Fearless Performance



Unmasking Performance Anxiety


Fearless Performance


Unmasking Performance Anxiety


The Basic Anxiety Equation


Anxiety's Effects


The Roots of Performance Anxiety


Portraits of Anxious Performers


Crafting Confidence



Becoming a Performing Artist, I


Becoming a Performing Artist


The Heart of Performance


The Five Facets of Preparation


Preperformance Routines


Backstage Techniques



Becoming a Performing Artist, II


Stage Deportment


Shaping Your Stage Presence


Starting and Ending


Harnessing On-Stage Energy


Connecting with an Audience



Becoming a Performing Artist, III


Dealing with Errors


Postperformance Routines


Practicing Performance


Evaluating Your Progress



Performing like a Pro


Performing like a Pro


The Peak-Performance Myth


Designing Concert Programs


Three Model Programs


Creating a Preparation Timeline


Auditions and Competitions


The Recording Studio



Lifelong Creativity



Injury Prevention, I


Lifelong Creativity


Musicians and Injuries


Causes of Injury


Warning Signs and Responses


Injury-Prevention Basics


Recovering from Injury



Injury Prevention, II


Balanced Sitting and Standing


Meeting Your Instrument


Voice Care


Hearing Conservation



Succeeding as a Student


Succeeding as a Student


Student-Teacher Dynamics


Appreciating Criticism


Embracing Career Challenges


Counteracting Substance Abuse


Boosting Creativity


Notes


Selected Bibliography


Index