by Madeline Bruser | Dec 2, 2019 | Uncategorized
Four weeks after Bill’s artistic breakthrough, in which he had discovered the power of being receptive to the beauty of each musical sound, he came into his lesson saying that he’d had more breakthroughs. He said his hands had relaxed a lot, and that he was hearing...
by Madeline Bruser | Nov 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
This story describes how you can overcome stress and performance anxiety by tapping into the power of your heart. Lee arrived at his lesson last week after a full day’s work at his office. He took a few minutes to settle down and warm up a bit. But as he started...
by Madeline Bruser | Nov 16, 2019 | Uncategorized
This story shows how personal bravery overcomes performance anxiety and uplifts an audience. After Laura‘s amazing breakthrough last week, she joined the workshop again this week, performing a major work from her program in the concert hall she would be playing in...
by Madeline Bruser | Nov 10, 2019 | Uncategorized
This story shows how a musician can turn performance anxiety into performance power, using a combination of great piano technique, strong mental focus, and above all, a deep belief in themselves. Laura is preparing for a recital in a few days. She had come to the Art...
by Madeline Bruser | Nov 4, 2019 | Uncategorized
This story shows how our primary gift as musicians—our intense receptivity to musical sound—can increase musical expressiveness and improve physical coordination. Bill had been working hard for a long time to release tension in his hands, arms, and shoulders. He video...
by Madeline Bruser | Oct 28, 2019 | Uncategorized
This story describes how a musician can acquire one of the fundamental elements she needs for confident performance: A reliable instrumental technique. Sandra’s previous teacher had given her pieces that were way beyond what her technique could handle. She showed up...
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