We asked our MLP Grads for some of their favourite MfP-adjacent books; books that blend in with our philosophy and approach to music and humanity. What they came back with covered books about the brain and music, healing, the voice, play, ethnomusicology, humanity and the inner journey.
Here’s two from their list. More to come soon.
Got an active inner critic? Try this one:
Kenny Werner – Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within.
Werner is a jazz pianist who teaches musicians to play in a calm, relaxed state that is really a flow state. In this state, one can freely express oneself as an improvising musician.
Especially for those who are less experienced or who are returning to music.
Stephanie Judy – Making Music for the Joy of It: Enhancing Creativity, Skills, and Musical Confidence.
Geared to less experienced musicians or those returning to music. It focuses on written music, but has many ideas useful to improvisers who are just beginning or returning to music.