How can we attain effortless mastery? Can we obtain effortless mastery of an instrument? That is something you would have to decide for yourself, but ‘Effortless Master: Liberating the Master Musician Within’, is an inspiring place to start.
It is a fine melding of music meets meditation, although it is not limited to musicianship, but can be applied to every aspect of life.
Know thyself. Let the self shine through and channel the music of the universe. Let the music play you, not the other way round.
Want your practice time to be more productive? Want to improve your performance? The author, Kenny Werner, outlines his beliefs and a roadmap to do both with the aid of mindfulness and meditation.
The author believes that playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath. We should not be hindered by self-consciousness, apprehension, self-doubt, and stress. Great music is an expression of our inner selves, but only when we can attain peace with ourselves, overcome external distractions and the distractions of our own minds and egos, can we truly channel the music that we want.
This was an interesting book, if a little off the beaten path. A novel approach that can be pursued by everyone.
Check out (paid link) Effortless Mastery by Kenny Werner.
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