Another exceptional resource from Dr. Xenia Pestova Bennett is available for the music community, and we were delighted to receive an advance copy to review. If you’re looking for a short but practical compendium of strategies for befriending your nerves, this book Befriending Performance Anxiety will offer you many resources and opportunities to turn your anxiety into your power to connect.
Read MoreCheck out our review of Good Anxiety by Dr. Wendy Suzuki. This book reframes how you even think about anxiety and teaches you how to use it for good and growth.
Read MoreIt is no lie that we’re big fans of Timani around here. It is a modality rocking little musical ships, and we’re confident it will soon be moving mountains with its gentle brilliance and straightforward intelligence. Tina Margareta Nilssen, the creator of Timani, is releasing her first book this Spring. It is titled “Unleashing the Potential of the Musician’s Body: Timani - Anatomy and Exercises for Healthy Playing and Singing,” and we were fortunate to receive an advance copy to review.
Read MoreCheck out our most recent book review. Maximize 365 by Kristin Sherry. Not your typical cover to cover read, we’ll explain a little more about who needs this book, and how you should read it. Check it Out!
Read MoreHave you ever wanted to improve your memory? Does repetition in the practice room just not work for you? We were sent a copy of Unlimited Memory by Grandmaster Kevin Horsley and took a tour through the Memory Map to improve our memory systems. We can’t recommend this one enough. It is absolutely helpful for everyone.
Read MoreOur take on Franziska Iseli’s latest book, The Courage Map: 13 Principles to Living Boldly with a Foreword by Sir Richard Branson. Courage is a necessary trait for musicians, so we attempt to apply Iseli’s writing to the lifestyle of Musicians. Read the review to learn more about the book and our thoughts.
Read MoreCheck out our review of Cathy Heller’s new book, Don’t Keep Your Day Job. We are excited and motivated to build this business and banish our limiting thoughts and beliefs. It is so refreshing to have some advice and business tips from somebody in the music business.
Read MoreOur review of Neil Pasricha’s latest book, You Are Awesome was a delight to read. Full of easy-to-apply tips and lessons to get your head out of the weeds and focus on the big picture, move forward and overcome setbacks so that you can ultimately live your best and most fulfilling life.
Read MoreI spent a week at Intermission this summer. This is a breakdown of the week’s activities and my personal review of the experience. Yoga and music are a very powerful combination.
Read MoreA summary of some cool and interesting topics presented at the Performing Arts Medicine Association Symposium this year. I had a blast learning and meeting new people working in the field of health and wellness (and rehab) for performers.
Read MoreMy takeaway as a performer and teacher about how to cultivate grit in myself and others. I strongly recommend this book to everyone! It is amazing and inspiring.
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