Here is a master teacher's remarkable self help guide to realizing all your musical talents. It is a tested, practical program for conquering nervousness, sharpening memory &amp; concentration, building coordination &amp; flexibility, &amp; for demolishing the stumbling blocks that every musician faces.While the book is written by a pianist for other pianists, it is just as interesting &amp; instructive for any other musician particularly from the point of view of its psychological &amp; human values.There are numerous musical examples throughout the book.Contents: (main headings only)Part I: A reason for practicingWhy do you practice?Why don't you practice?ConcentrationFeelingPart II: the disciplinesTempo - rhythm - pulseListeningYou &amp; the pianoChoreographyPart III: Fulfillment through performingPerformingMemoryNervousnessFinaleNotesIndex

With Your Own Two Hands: Self-Discovery Through Music

Arts & Photography

Bernstein, Seymour

Music

Music Sales Corp

This book by internationally known writer, composer, teacher and lecturer Seymour Bernstein expounds upon topics touched on in his bestseller With Your Own Two Hands (HL50482589). Bernstein teaches readers the truth about performing careers, offering insights and advice on both personal and musical issues. In Part 2, he discusses the importance of music education, covering both "monster" and "angel" teachers, managers and critics. Bernstein believes that everyone has a right to develop whatever talent they have, for self-fulfillment and self-development, if not necessarily for a career.

Monsters and Angels: Surviving a Career in Music

Business & Money

Industries

Manduca Music

A first of its kind, this book by noted pianist, composer, writer, and teacher Seymour Bernstein contains revelatory insights on Chopin's pedal indications, and the crescendo/diminuendo signs, often called "hairpins."

Chopin - Interpreting His Notational Symbols

HAL LEONARD CORPORATION

Description: In With Your Own Two Hands, Seymour Bernstein teaches us what it can mean to reproduce masterpieces of music by our own efforts.He directs us to the truth that lies at the heart of music-the truth that binds the musical self to the personal self. He speaks to both the amateur and the professional musician about practicing, nervousness, physical coordination, sensory perception, choreography and technique. He elicits what is best in our nature, builds our self-esteem, and secures an enduring happiness with music.

Manduca Music Publications

It started with a dinner party. When 86-year-old pianist and teacher Seymour Bernstein met Ethan Hawke, international film star, the two quickly discovered they shared a common malady: stage fright. Based on his familiarity with nervousness prior to concerts, Seymour was able to provide Ethan with invaluable insight and advice. That was the beginning of a deep friendship. Renowned spiritual scholar and activist Andrew Harvey was a fellow dinner guest that auspicious night and contributed to the decision to create a documentary about Seymour exploring his unique combination of accomplished musician, teacher, and seasoned elder. The film, Seymour: An Introduction, directed by Ethan Hawke, has received enthusiastic critical acclaim and is an inspiration to all who see it. Seymour and Andrew’s friendship has continued to thrive with a shared curiosity and appreciation for the intersection of life and art. The trusting conversations captured in this book between these two dear friends reveal key truths about passion and creativity through an exploration of music, difficult childhoods, the friendship of animals, and journeys of the spirit. Memories meld with philosophy, and observations with reflections, dissolving the line between teacher and pupil. With equal parts candor and generosity, Seymour and Andrew offer a master class in playing life with our fullest, most gracious selves.

Play Life More Beautifully: Conversations With Seymour

Biographies & Memoirs

HARVEY, Andrew

Arts & Literature

Hay House, Inc.

When 86-year-old pianist and teacher Seymour Bernstein met Ethan Hawke, international film star, at a dinner party, the two quickly discovered they shared a common malady: stage fright. Based on his familiarity with nervousness prior to concerts, Seymour was able to provide Ethan with invaluable insight and advice. That was the beginning of a deep friendship. Renowned spiritual scholar and activist Andrew Harvey was a fellow dinner guest that auspicious night and contributed to the decision to create a documentary about Seymour exploring his unique combination of accomplished musician, teacher, and seasoned elder. The film, Seymour: An Introduction, directed by Ethan Hawke, has received enthusiastic critical acclaim. Seymour and Andrew’s friendship has continued to thrive with a shared curiosity and appreciation for the intersection of life and art. The trusting conversations captured in this book meld memory with philosophy, and observations with reflections, dissolving the line between teacher and pupil. With equal parts candor and generosity, Seymour and Andrew offer a master class in playing life with our fullest, most gracious selves.

Play Life More Beautifully: Reflections on Music, Friendship & Creativity

Humor & Entertainment

Hay House LLC

Seymour Bernstein, one of the foremost musicians and educators of our time, presents his second book, Monsters and Angels-Surviving a Career in Music. A blistering account of the career arena, the book offers invaluable advice to all musicians-professionals and amateurs alike.

Monsters and Angels

AuthorHouse

Mit eigenen Händen: Selbstverwirklichung durch kreatives Klavierüben

SCHOTT

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With Your Own Two Hands: Self-Discovery Through Music

Monsters and Angels: Surviving a Career in Music

Chopin - Interpreting His Notational Symbols

With Your Own Two Hands: Self-Discovery Through Music

Play Life More Beautifully: Conversations With Seymour

Play Life More Beautifully: Reflections on Music, Friendship & Creativity

Monsters and Angels

Mit eigenen Händen: Selbstverwirklichung durch kreatives Klavierüben