Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within / Edition 1

Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within / Edition 1

by Kenny Werner
ISBN-10:
156224003X
ISBN-13:
9781562240035
Pub. Date:
01/01/1996
Publisher:
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
ISBN-10:
156224003X
ISBN-13:
9781562240035
Pub. Date:
01/01/1996
Publisher:
Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within / Edition 1

Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within / Edition 1

by Kenny Werner

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Overview

Playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath, yet most musicians are hindered by self-consciousness, apprehension, self-doubt, and stress. Before we can truly express our inner self, we must first learn to be at peace and overcome the distractions that can make performance difficult. Kenny's remarkable work deals directly with these hindrances, and presents ways to let our natural creative powers flow freely with minimal stress and effort. Includes inspiring recordings of meditations designed to initiate positive thought. This book has become a favorite of many musicians who credit it with changing their lives! Many are so impressed that they buy copies for their musician friends as gifts. Easy, effortless reading paperback.

Effortless Mastery is a book that the world really needs. It was not written by a philosopher or an academic. Kenny Werner, is one of my favorite pianists I've ever had the pleasure of working with, and in my opinion one of the best pianists living on the planet. Kenny teaches that 'The joy of practicing is concentration. The joy of playing is liberation.' Effortless Mastery teaches the seeker how to achieve both at the highest levels. It also shows how to practice effectively, promoting real growth and how to play and perform free from fear and self-judgment. I highly recommend this book." —-Quincy Jones"

Product Details

ISBN-13: 9781562240035
Publisher: Jamey Aebersold Jazz
Publication date: 01/01/1996
Edition description: Book & CD
Pages: 196
Sales rank: 137,019
Product dimensions: 5.90(w) x 9.00(h) x 0.60(d)

About the Author

Kenny Werner is an accomplished pianist who began performing at the age of 4 and, by 11, had appeared on television. While at the Manhattan School of Music he became restless with his musical direction and began to explore jazz as a means of creativity and self-expression. Along his journey, he was inspired by masters of the craft to rethink not only the technical aspects of creativeity, but also the spiritual aspects. Effortless Mastery is not only an account of this journey, but also an insightful guide for all those wishing to remove their own barriers to creativity in life and in the arts. While Mr. Werner happens to be a musician, the concepts presented are applicable to every profession, aspiriation, or life-style where there is a need for free-flowing, creative thinking.
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