Effortless Mastery: Unlocking the Creative Potential of the Master Musician Within

Paolo Picutti: "Effortless Mastery" è molto più di un libro: è un percorso profondo e trasformativo scritto dal leggendario musicista Kenny Werner. Quest'opera non solo offre una guida preziosa per musicisti di ogni livello, ma costituisce anche un'ispirazione per chiunque cerchi la padronanza di sé stessi e della propria arte.

Il libro con le sue meditazioni audio in italiano scaricabili si distingue per la sua approccio unico nel favorire la crescita personale attraverso la musica e la meditazione. Kenny Werner condivide non solo le sue esperienze, ma offre anche strumenti pratici per superare gli ostacoli mentali che impediscono la piena espressione artistica e individuale.

Le meditazioni guidate in italiano, disponibili in download, sono un vero tesoro. Esse accompagnano il lettore in un viaggio interiore, aiutando a superare blocchi emotivi e a trovare un approccio più libero e autentico alla musica e alla vita stessa. La chiarezza e la profondità delle meditazioni sono un punto forte di questo prodotto, offrendo un sostegno prezioso anche per chi è nuovo alla pratica della meditazione.

La bellezza di "Effortless Mastery" è la sua capacità di andare oltre la...

Italy on Nov 10, 2023

Nancy B.: This arrived in good condition and was helpful addressing some of my past music issues. I gave it a 4 because it addresses mostly jazz piano and I play classical guitar.

Canada on Oct 13, 2023

D. R. Moore: I just started this book, I am taking my time with it. In the first two chapters I already sense something positive with the author's childhood experiences in school.. but looking forward to adding more to this review on this one.

United States on Aug 21, 2023

Michael John Levenhagen: Look at Johnstone's book (which is for actors). This one is for musicians, and is equally excellent at talking about the same fundamental issues relating to "be here now, in the moment" in making art. Also see, Nachmanovitch's book, "Free Play."

(Or, you could just pick up Zen to include some of its artistic practices.)

United States on Aug 14, 2023

Irongirl: Absolutely brilliant book on the proper way to approach music practicing and mastery. Worth every penny and more.

United Kingdom on May 20, 2023

Jo Dask: Nice choice if you into music. Good idea for present also

United Kingdom on Apr 30, 2023

Cliente Amazon: Arrivato nei tempi previsti. Libro interessante, ma deve piacere il genere.
Ti da dei consigli spiegandoti come affrontare lo studio del pianoforte (teoria che si può adattare a molte altre cose nella vite), non dal punto di vista tecnico, ma soprattutto, come atteggiamento. In pratica, siamo noi ad auto bloccarci perchè affrontiamo le cose nel modo sbagliato e ci poniamo degli obiettivi troppo alti. Il libro ti spiega come gestirti. Comunque, ripeto, deve piacere il genere, è stata una lettura interessante.

Italy on Nov 16, 2022

E. A Young: I am about halfway through the book, and it is exactly the sort of medicine I need, to deprogram myself away from the fear-based paradigm that Werner describes that taints my relationship with music and my instruments of choice. It's not rocket science, and he doesn't beat around the bush. It takes work, and sacrifice, and compromise, but anyone willing to put in the honest effort will reap a reward. It's that simple. Not easy, but simple. He lays it out. The book starts with his own compelling story, and then an overview of the fear-based paradigm that we are all trying to transcend. Then it gets real practical in the second half, which I am just about to start, and am really excited to do so.

The book is music focused, but I share it with anyone who seems to struggle psychologically or emotionally with any sort of craft or practice. It's 90% relevant to anything, not just art and certainly not just music performance.

I would deduct a half star, as the audio recordings are great but have some quality issues with pops and distortions that really have no reason for existing. During a meditation those artifacts can be distracting, but really if you *get* the content...

United States on Mar 04, 2020

Jonathan D. Harnum: I have to make the disclaimer that reading this book resulted in a sea change that deeply affected my philosophy and approach to teaching, learning, playing, and listening to music. It came along at just the right time to make a big impact on me and because of this, I had to revisit it as I think about The Practice of Practice. In my re-reading of Werner's book I see again a wisdom and a reverence for Music that still shines through. I still recommend the book highly, but on the re-reading I notice some things that may turn off some readers, and I'd like to address these because even if you have a gem in a pile of dirt, you'll still want to sift through the dirt so you can put that gem in your pocket to dazzle people with later.

That metaphor is a little strong, though; I wouldn't necessarily call it "dirt" when KW gets a little preachy. It's kind of touching if taken in the right spirit. Werner has a very spiritual approach to music that at times borders on what a friend of mine calls, "hippy, trippy-dippy, New-Agey nonsense." I don't believe that is true about most of the book, but I can see where he's coming from. Don't let that turn you off. Especially useful in this...

United States on Mar 12, 2010