Werner, a masterful jazz pianist in his own right, uses his own life story and experiences to explore the barriers to creativity and mastery of music, and in the process reveals that mastery is available to everyone, providing practical. I read kennys book while i was at sea for 3 months, and listened to the cd many times. By kenny werner this book comes with four cds which provide background and instructions on how to meditate to release that master musician within well i think they do because my borrowed copy of werners book. Effortless mastery institute berklee college of music. Sprezzatura, or the art of effortless mastery, was coined in 1528 by baldassare castiglione in the book of the courtier.
Effortless mastery is a book written by jazz pianist kenny werner, that deals with musical freedom for musicians. The mantras that music is easy and music is effortless. Kenny werner has been a worldclass pianist and composer for over forty years. All the meditation and affirmations in the world, even on this cd wont make you a good musician if you dont practice even mr werner says this. The beautiful foilembossed cover, added chapters and articles, and foreword and.
Liberating the master musician within by kenny werner paperback book and cd set. This book has become a favorite of many musicians who credit it with changing their lives. This dvd features noted pianistauthor kenny werner speaking before a packed house of musicians and educators about the principles of his popular concept effortless mastery. Effortless mastery was not written by a philosopher. Hes release two cds with the brussels jazz orchestra. Jan 14, 2017 effortless masterystretching the formi am great, i am a master. Ebook effortless mastery as pdf download portable document format. The book cd by the same name has had a profound impact on thousands. My playing has really opened up, and i think hes right about all of it. Jamey aebersold effortless mastery book and cd woodwind.
Feb 16, 2010 includes an inspiring cd of meditations designed to initiate positive thought. As a jazz pianist, this book was a paradigm changer. By kenny werner this book comes with four cds which provide background and instructions on how to meditate to release that master musician within well i think they do because my borrowed copy of werners book was missing the cds. Book also includes an audio cd of meditations narrated by kenny to help the musician reach a place of relaxed focus. You can purchase effortless mastery on your kindle, at the ibookstore and on amazon. Liberating the master musician within is a book for any.
Liberating the musician within, kenny werner 192 pages paperback ebook this book summary is part of an ongoing project to summarise 70 books on learning how to learn for. Hope you enjoyed this video on effortless mastery kenny werner. Liberating the master musician within is a book for any musician who finds. A concise, free and complete summary of effortless mastery kenny werners bottleneck busting guide to mastering your craft by learning to. When asked about effortless mastery, bird said,paraphrased learn all the technical stuff and then forget it,just play. Complete focus when practicing total liberation in performing full use of body, mind, and soul reclaiming your love and inner connection to your music. It was a recording of a lecture given by werner in new york explaining the same concepts found in the book. The mantras that music is easy and music is effortless and especially not caring leads to better playing. Join a community of music enthusiasts with a passion for music education. Book also includes an audio cd of meditations narrated by kenny to help the. When you have your pieces down to effortless mastery then you begin with the affirmations and working on your ego. In 1996 he wrote his landmark book, effortless mastery. Effortless mastery is a book that the world really needs.
Jamey aebersold effortless mastery book and cd musician. This special limited edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the profound text that inspired thousands of musicians to reach that place in their music where performance became as effortless. I had inherited a violin, and decided this was the. Kenny werner playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath, yet most musicians are hindered. The book cd by the same name has had a profound impact on thousands of musicians all around the world, allowing them to reconnect with the joy of playing music at any level. It comes with an audio cd containing four meditations. Jan 16, 2018 effortless mastery the third step more info. This book has become a favorite of many musicians who credit it with. I received this book as a gift werners effortless mastery was just the book i needed. Kenny werner, is one of my favorite pianists ive ever had the pleasure of working with, and. Alfred effortless mastery liberating the master musician. In 1996 he wrote his landmark book, effortless mastery, liberating the master musician within. I am a baby violinist, having taken it up at the advanced age of 38. I believed in hard work and trying harder and practicing harder if that was not enough.
Werner, a masterful jazz pianist in his own right, uses his own life story and experiences to explore the barriers to creativity and mastery of music, and in the. A concise, free and complete summary of effortless mastery. Effortless mastery is a transformational book, and it was impossible for me to put it down once i started it. I loved the autobiography, particularly growing up. In effortless mastery, werner references many more relevant books for artists in any discipline at any stage of their development. Download effortless mastery liberating the master musician within book cd. Werner, a masterful jazz pianist in his own right, uses his own life story and experiences to explore the barriers. Liberating the master musician within is a book for any musician who finds themselves having. It includes 3 12 hours of clinics, master classes, and performances. Includes an inspiring cd of meditations designed to initiate positive thought.
Jamey aebersold effortless mastery book and cd musicians. Mission statement the effortless mastery institute helps berklee students reclaim their inner voice and their connection to music by teaching them how to overcome physical and mental obstacles that keep them from performing at their highest levels. Werner, a masterful jazz pianist in his own right, uses his own life story and experiences to explore the barriers to creativity and mastery. Werner, a masterful jazz pianist in his own right, uses his own life story and experiences to explore the barriers to creativity and mastery of music, and in the process reveals that. This special limited edition celebrates the 20th anniversary of the profound text that inspired thousands of musicians to reach that place in their music where performance became as effortless as drawing a breath. Effortless mastery liberating the master musician within. Teaching single note instrumentalists including guitarists how to hear and play thru chord changes, this is the essential elements of jazz. Includes an inspiring cd of meditations designed to initiate positive. It was not written by a philosopher or an academic. Kenny werner the author is an accomplished pianist who began performing at age 4 and, by age 11, had appeared on television. Buy effortless mastery by werner, kenny online on amazon.
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