William Westney Livres

William Westney est un artiste et éducateur acclamé dont les approches innovantes en matière d'éducation musicale et d'interprétation résonnent à l'échelle mondiale. Ses méthodes pédagogiques, célèbres sous le nom de « Un-Master Class », remettent en question l'enseignement traditionnel et favorisent une compréhension plus approfondie de l'art musical. Les publications et présentations de Westney explorent l'intersection de la musique, de la créativité et de la résolution de problèmes, inspirant non seulement les musiciens, mais aussi les professionnels d'autres domaines. Grâce à sa vaste carrière de concertiste et à son travail d'enseignement, il s'est imposé comme un visionnaire enrichissant le paysage musical par ses idées uniques.

Perfect Wrong Note
240pages
9 heures de lecture
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In this groundbreaking book, prize-winning pianist and noted educator William Westney helps readers discover their own path to the natural, transcendent fulfillment of making music. Drawing on experience, psychological insight, and wisdom ancient and modern, Westney shows how to trust yourself and set your own musicality free. He offers healthy alternatives for lifelong learning and suggests significant change in the way music is taught. For example, playing a wrong note can be constructive, useful, even enlightening. The creator of the acclaimed Un-Master Class® workshop also explores the special potential of group work, outlining the basics of his revelatory workshop that has transformed the music experience for participants the world over.Practicing, in Westney’s view, is a lively, honest, adventurous, and spiritually rewarding enterprise, and it can (and should) meet with daily success, which empowers us to grow even more. Teachers, professionals, and students of any instrument will benefit from this unique guide, which brings artistic vitality, freedom, and confidence within everyone’s reach
Eros at the Piano
The Life-Energy of Classical Music
256pages
9 heures de lecture
Exploring the human dimension of classical music-making, William Westney weaves philosophical concepts of Eros into the art and practice of musicians. This fresh perspective highlights the emotional and relational aspects of music, emphasizing their importance in today's world. Through a remarkable journey, Westney invites readers to appreciate the deeper connections and meanings behind classical music, making it relevant and resonant in contemporary society.

Perfect Wrong Note

Eros at the Piano