Confident Music Performance: The Art of Preparing

by Barbara Schneiderman

Offers a rational, workable program of personal exploration and discovery through a basic belief that all performers can and should unreservedly share their music with others. Provides an interested... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0918812704
• ISBN13: 9780918812704
• Release Date: January 1991
• Publisher: MMB Music
• Length: 142 Pages
• Weight: 0.65 lbs.

Customer Reviews

Takes your musical vision beyond technique

If you're a musician stuck in the technical aspects of music making and want a broader, enriched view, this book will definitely expand your horizons. The auther reminds us that we may feel alone when performing but really we're not. You, your instrument, the composer, and the audience are all discussed to highlight what each wants and needs to get out of music making. This has permanently changed my view on any musical performance-whether I'm participating or not.

A fresh perspective on making music

I would recommend this book to anyone who plays music because it offers a fresh perspective on performance. I have played the violin for over 20 years and until I read this book I still got nervous before every performance. The most valuable lesson in this book was how to take the focus off of myself and how I was playing and instead focus on bringing the music to life as a service to the composer and my audience. It may seem simple, but the author presents the information in a beautiful and convincing manner. I'm now buying a copy for my sister who is also a violinist.