Mastering the Art of Performance: A Primer for Musicians

by Stewart Gordon

Book Overview

In Mastering the Art of Performance: A Primer for Musicians, Stewart Gordon offers seasoned advice to musicians intent on meeting the challenges of performance. Through real-life examples and pre-performance exercises, this accessible manual gives musicians and other performers practical insights into every aspect of performance. While other books merely identify and describe the problems associated with performance, this book offers detailed suggestions...

• Format: Hardcover
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0195177436
• ISBN13: 9780195177435
• Release Date: December 2005
• Publisher: Oxford University Press, USA
• Length: 224 Pages
• Weight: 1.10 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.9" x 6.5" x 9.3"

Customer Reviews

A quality resource for performers

Mastering the Art of Performance breaks down the aspects of performance in a way that gives you confidence that you'll cover all your bases as you prepare for a show. A well organized exploration of performance.

An in-depth guide for musicians to striving for unparalleled excellence in their performances

Master music teacher Stewart Gordon presents Mastering The Art Of Performance: A Primer For Musicians, an in-depth guide for musicians to striving for unparalleled excellence in their performances. Mastering The Art Of Performance does far more than simply identify and describe problems associated with performance; it offers a wealth of practical solutions. From easy-to- follow self-test and warmup exercises, to how to accurately conceptualize and schedule reasonable goals, to tips for managing stage fright, dealing with repetition and drill, and much more, Mastering The Art Of Performance is a personable problem-solving guide drawn directly from the author's years of experience. Enthusiastically recommended for amateur and professional musical performers from all walks of life.