by Gerald Klickstein | Jul 7, 2026 | music careers, Music Higher Education
“The best way to get experience is to begin working.” The Musician’s Way, p. 303 Data from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard shows that most applied music graduates from U.S. universities and conservatories earn very little income. In fact,...
by Gerald Klickstein | Jun 6, 2026 | Newsletter
“Playfulness and creativity go together like music and dance – one sets the other in motion.” -The Musician’s Way, p. 312 The Summer 2026 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes and is being widely shared. Featuring...
by Gerald Klickstein | Feb 11, 2026 | creative process, Entrepreneurship, music careers, music performance, The Musician's Way
“Music making is a never-ceasing process of change and progress.” –Jacqueline du Pré, cellist The Musician’s Way, p. 205 If you aspire to perform as an independent musician, whether solo or in small groups, this article will help you stay ahead of change and be...
by Gerald Klickstein | Dec 16, 2025 | Newsletter
“Herein lies the secret to artistry on the concert stage: artistic performers are prepared performers.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 155 The Winter 2026 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscriber inboxes and is attracting widespread interest....
by Gerald Klickstein | Sep 24, 2025 | Newsletter
“The musicians who carry on creating take active roles in caring for themselves.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 229 The Fall 2025 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter compiles high-impact content suited to musicians, music lovers, educators, and arts administrators....
by Gerald Klickstein | Jun 5, 2025 | Newsletter
“Errors and problems can be your most valuable teachers.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 52 The Summer 2025 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes and is being widely shared. Unique and free since 2009, this popular e-newsletter...
by Gerald Klickstein | May 28, 2025 | music education, Music Higher Education, The Musician's Way
“For you to achieve your promise as a performing artist, you need a profound understanding of performance preparation.” The Musician’s Way, p. 154 We music educators know how rewarding it is to teach instrumental or vocal performance. We also know that teaching can be...
by Gerald Klickstein | Mar 11, 2025 | Newsletter
“When you step on stage, your awareness of your material will anchor your control and set your creativity free.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 37 The Spring 2025 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter is now available With dozens of articles curated by Gerald...
by Gerald Klickstein | Dec 16, 2024 | Newsletter
“When you project a centered presence from the stage, your audience becomes attentive and relaxed.” –The Musician’s Way, p. 180 The Winter 2025 issue of The Musician’s Way Newsletter has landed in subscribers’ inboxes. It features more than 20 articles of...
