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The Inner Game of Music
225 pages, 1986
By the best-selling co-author of Inner Tennis, here's a book designed to help musicians overcome obstacles, help improve concentration, and reduce nervousness, allowing them to reach new levels of performing excellence and musical artistry.
Barry Green's The Inner Game of Music helps you explore the untapped potential within you. He emphasizes the importance of self-belief and confidence in enhancing your musical abilities. It's not just about practicing, but also about believing in your capabilities.
One of the key points in the book is overcoming performance anxiety. Green suggests that by focusing on the music and not on the audience, you can reduce anxiety and perform better. So, next time you're on stage, remember to focus on your love for music.
Green highlights the importance of concentration in music. He suggests that by eliminating distractions and focusing solely on the music, you can achieve a higher level of performance. So, take a look at your practice routine and see if there are any distractions you can eliminate.
Listening is a crucial part of music, according to Barry Green. He encourages musicians to listen to their own music as well as others'. This can help you understand different styles and improve your own musical skills. So, why not check out some new music today?
In The Inner Game of Music, he explores the role of the subconscious in music. Green believes that by tapping into your subconscious, you can unlock new musical abilities. So, why not try some of his suggested techniques and see what you can discover?
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The Inner Game of Music isn't just about music. It's about the way we live our lives. It's about achieving a state of consciousness that allows us to express our fullest potential, in whatever we do.
Yehudi Menuhin - Violinist, ConductorThe Inner Game of Music provides a unique approach to overcoming the self-doubt, nervousness, and lapses of concentration that can keep a musician from realizing his or her full potential.
Julius Baker - Flutist, EducatorThe Inner Game of Music is a revelation, a paradigm shift in music instruction. This book is a must-read for all musicians.
Leonard Bernstein - Composer, ConductorThe Inner Game of Music is a fascinating exploration of the interplay between mind and music. It's a book that all musicians, from the beginner to the professional, should read.
Itzhak Perlman - Violinist, ConductorRecommendations
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