The musician's way : a guide to practice, performance, and wellness / Gerald Klickstein.

Format:

Book

Author/Creator:

Klickstein, Gerald, author.

Language:

English

Subjects (All):

Practicing (Music).

Music--Performance.

Music.

Musicians--Health and hygiene.

Musicians.

Physical Description:

1 online resource (356 p.)

Edition:

1st ed.

Place of Publication:

Oxford, [England] ; New York, New York : Oxford University Press, 2009.

Summary:

In 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.

Contents:

Intro

Contents

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

Unmasking Performance Anxiety

The Basic Anxiety Equation

Anxiety's Effects

The Roots of Performance Anxiety

Portraits of Anxious Performers

Crafting Confidence

8 Becoming a Performing Artist, I

Becoming a Performing Artist

The Heart of Performance

The Five Facets of Preparation

Preperformance Routines

Backstage Techniques

9 Becoming a Performing Artist, II

Stage Deportment

Shaping Your Stage Presence

Starting and Ending

Harnessing On-Stage Energy

Connecting with an Audience

10 Becoming a Performing Artist, III

Dealing with Errors

Postperformance Routines

Practicing Performance

Evaluating Your Progress

11 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

Part III: Lifelong Creativity

12 Injury Prevention, I

Lifelong Creativity

Musicians and Injuries

Causes of Injury

Warning Signs and Responses

Injury-Prevention Basics

Recovering from Injury

13 Injury Prevention, II

Balanced Sitting and Standing

Meeting Your Instrument

Voice Care

Hearing Conservation

14 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

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Notes:

Description based upon print version of record.

Description based on print version record.

Includes bibliographical references and index.

ISBN:

0-19-971128-3

OCLC:

729244756