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“How can music schools better prepare graduates for the innovation economy?”

The April 2013 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together more than 20 articles and resources pertinent to student and professional musicians.

You’ll discover creativity and songwriting tips, new websites that list performance opportunities, music education features, and a story of classical musicians who are adding fizz to their music scene by performing in a pub. Continue Reading

“No pitch is merely a pitch; each one has a living quality.”
-The Musician’s Way, p. 20

The February 2013 edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has arrived in subscribers’ inboxes and is being widely shared.

As usual, the newsletter incorporates more than 15 articles that explore issues of music making, practice, creativity, career building, technology and more.

You’ll find resources to easily publish websites, ticket concerts, and improve ear training skills. There are announcements about technological innovations and professional opportunities. Continue Reading

“Rich artistic futures await the musicians who are unafraid to cut loose from predictable moorings.”
-The Musician’s Way, p. 109

The December/January edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter looks into creativity-boosting strategies, low-cost CD/DVD production services, and exciting innovations in the music world.

Music teachers will find valuable resources, too, including tips for improving students’ practice habits and attitudes toward practice. Plus, singers and voice teachers will find important ideas for sustaining vocal health and advancing artistry. Continue Reading

“Music is a performing art. . . . It isn’t there in the score.”
-Michael Tippett, composer (The Musician’s Way, p. 152)

The October/November edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes and is being forwarded widely.

The newsletter presents a unique collection of 18 articles and resources that explore music making, practice, creativity, career building, technology and the inner workings of living the musician’s life.

This new edition also includes info about metronome apps, new online resources, social media tricks, performers who are impacting their communities, and more. Continue Reading

“I’m always thinking about creating. My future starts when I wake up every morning. …Every day I find something creative to do with my life.”
-Miles Davis, trumpeter and composer (The Musician’s Way, p. 309)

Thanks to the code-happy primates at MailChimp.com, the August 2012 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has now arrived in subscribers’ inboxes.

The issue features links to diverse resources of interest to both aspiring and veteran musicians. You’ll find insights from music industry insiders, practice tips, inspiring stories, news, and much more. Continue Reading

The June/July edition of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together 18 articles and online resources of value to musicians and all creative people.

For instance, resilience is essential to creative work because it enables us to learn from setbacks and keep progressing. An article by Daniel Coyle, author of The Talent Code, outlines ways to build resilience.

Another piece by musician and psychologist Robert Woody shows why having a warrior-like attitude toward practice ignites our motivation. Continue Reading

“Successful musicians will do things that faltering musicians won’t”
–The Musician’s Way, p. 306

The April/May issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter features a unique collection of news, tips, inspiration, and resources. Continue Reading

“A balanced lifestyle is essential to your well-being
and therefore to your long-term success as a musician.”
–The Musician’s Way, p. 13

The December 2011 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter features more than 15 must-read articles about creativity, music making, website development, the future of orchestras, fellowships for post-graduate musicians, and more.

The only newsletter that delves into the full spectrum of issues that today’s musicians face, you can also learn about the actual revenues that performers earn from recordings. Continue Reading

“I cannot tell you how much I love to play for people.”
–Arthur Rubinstein, pianist

The October/November issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter brings together a range of important resources for aspiring and veteran musicians.

You’ll find announcements about auditions and scholarships for post-graduate performers, tips for succeeding in professional life, creativity-boosting ideas, and portals for locating grants.

Added to that are guidelines for improving website usability, an article explaining why orchestra positions go unfilled, an inspirational video, some valuable networking strategies, and more. Continue Reading

“Music fills the infinite between two souls”
–Rabindranath Tagore, author

The August/September issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter highlights diverse resources for musicians including exciting new tech tools that make it easier than ever for performers to sell concert tickets, connect with fans, and build rewarding careers.

You’ll also find ideas for igniting creativity and working effectively in groups. Plus, there are links to inspiring videos and more.

If you aren’t yet a subscriber, you can sign up at MusiciansWay.com. A new issue will arrive in your inbox every other month, and you can unsubscribe at any time. Continue Reading