This landmark book enlightens amateur and professional musicians about a way of practicing that transforms a sometimes frustrating; monotonous; and overly strenuous labor into an exhilarating and rewarding experience. Acclaimed pianist and teacher Madeline Bruser combines physiological and meditative principles to help musicians release physical and mental tension and unleash their innate musical talent. She offers practical techniques for cultivating free and natural movement; a keen enjoyment of sounds and sensations; a clear and relaxed mind; and an open heart and she explains how to Prepare the body and mind to practice with easeUnderstand the effect of posture on flexibility and expressivenessMake efficient use of the hands and armsEmploy listening techniques to improve coordinationIncrease the range of color and dynamics by using less effortCultivate rhythmic vitalityPerform with confidence; warmth; and freedomPhotographs show essential points of posture and movement for a variety of instruments.
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2 of 2 people found the following review helpful. Direct Business Nitty Gritty for MusiciansBy Seattle SlugI cant begin to tell you how valuable this book has been for me. I oversee a lot of music projects and (like most musicians) I need the direct nitty gritty quick. I just dont have time to read all the business books and then weed out the info that I need to apply directly to the music business.This book cuts right to the chase with real world examples. It is all very common sense and easy to understand. Make no mistake: This is a business book. But its tailored to musicians with so many appropriate scenarios and situations specific to recording studios; tour budgets; etc.Awesome book and Im amazed how Im already putting several of the things I learned to use in real world situations so quickly.1 of 1 people found the following review helpful. All the right toolsBy shane mesaThis book is awesome. The author is my project management professor at Berklee college of music and Ive learned too much to explain in this book. Its well organized and easy to digest if you read it through carefully. It covers a lot of ground and contains techniques from other best selling books as well.6 of 7 people found the following review helpful. A "Must Have" Book for Anyone in Music....By Thomas StokesTo simply put it; this book is packed with information. It covers every aspect of the music industry and the various types of projects one could experience either as a song writer; producer; small business; a musician or anything in between. There are sections on risk management; hiring; business management; assigning tasks; the list goes on.There are also shared thoughts; ideas; strategies on how to handle things like meetings; workspaces and vampires. Dont let the size of the book scare you. The chapters and sections are well marked and easy to read and follow. There is some humor that keeps the reading fresh.I have had specialized courses in bank project management; computer project management; independent time management and Covey time management; this book is the best one Ive seen in its industry.To keep in the spirit of the book here are my "CLOSING THOUGHTS":I dont read a lot of books; but I find this book very powerful and very important for project management. I have four music based projects that I have to do; set up a curriculum; write record and produce a CD; start a small business and create a non-profit studio. I am already using the lessons from this book and I know it will help me achieve success on all four of these projects and future projects.