Practicing Music: How the Professionals Do It

Successful professional musicians—instrumentalists and vocalists alike—are always busy. Performing, teaching, family, and professional responsibilities keep them on the go around the clock, yet they still find time to practice so that they can maintain technique, prepare for upcoming performances, and thrive as a musician.

In this eye-opening essay collection, these world-renowned artists share their insights on practice, from practical tips you can use today to the intangible lessons of living a musical life: Paul Austerlitz, Chris Bacas, Stefan Bauer, Evangeline Benedetti, Serena Benedetti, Bruce Bonvissuto, John Bruschini, Norman Carey, Jennifer Choi, Peter Erskine, Lars Frandsen, Gordon Gottlieb, Hill Greene, John Isley, Vic Juris, Aline Kiryayeva, Morris “Arnie” Lang, Deb Lyons, Jacqueline Martelle, Shoko Nagai and Satoshi Takeishi, Andy Narell, Isabelle O'Connell, Richard O'Donnell, Victor Rendón, Sonny Rollins, Jay Rosen, Michael Rosen, Terry Silverlight, Andrew White, III, Brian Willson.