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There is an overwhelming amount of information available on the subject of overcoming performance anxiety. Fortunately, much of what the experts say can be condensed into a few practical exercises that, much like other areas of practice, simply requires some repetition in order to achieve results. Any musician who has experienced the anxieties associated with…
The universally acknowledged masterpiece: Kind of Blue, was released over fifty years ago and still sells as many as five-thousand copies a week. Equally revered by rock and classical music fans as well as by jazz lovers, this recording is a MUST HAVE for any aspiring musician. Kind of Blue includes the artistry of seven…
10 Easy Ways to Become a Better Musician Read biographies of/or interviews with some of your favorite music artists. Some of what they have to share is sure to inspire. Practice EVERY day. Plan on it. Go for no less than sixty full minutes of practice time. The pros do much more. Listen to music…
This second part in a series entitled, “Sight-Reading Secrets for Instrumental Musicians“, offers even more practical advice for conquering the art of reading music fluently. 5. Do More Of It Set aside time in your daily practice to read down some previously unseen literature. Just five minutes a day will make a big improvement in…
What are the most essential items in a musician’s gig bag? Are there three items that an instrumental musician just couldn’t do without at a paid rehearsal or performance? Good question. Upon further cogitation, the following two qualifiers have been imposed: A.) each item must be of use to any and all wind players, so…