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In this episode, Alex welcomes pianist, composer, and educator Kenny Werner, author of the landmark book Effortless Mastery. Kenny's teachings have revolutionized the way musicians think about practice, performance, and creativity. Though widely respected for his playing, Werner's profound influence as a teacher has often eclipsed his musical output—something this episode sets out to correct. Alex and Kenny dive deep into the philosophy behind Effortless Mastery, a system of learning and unlearning that helps musicians quiet their inner critics, accept where they are, and move forward with intention and ease. They also explore how spirituality, rhythm, and breathing all play essential roles in accessing “the space”—that elusive zone where creativity flows freely. Follow Alex @alexskolnick and Moods & Modes @moodsandmodes Moods & Modes is hosted and produced by Alex Skolnick. Executive Producer: Kirsten Cluthe. Edited by Justin Thomas. Music by Alex Skolnick and the Alex Skolnick Trio. Artwork by Mark Dowd. Distributed by Studio Kairos. Resources & Links: Kenny Werner's website & music: https://kennywerner.com Effortless Mastery (book and courses): EffortlessMastery.com Berklee's Effortless Mastery Institute: Berklee.edu Alex's Patreon: patreon.com/alexskolnick Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Rachel Eckroth and John Hadfield are wonderfully inventive musicians who have formed a duo. This podcast episode is shining a light on their recently released album “Speaking in Tongues”and you'll hear some of this textured and dynamic music that really pushes the boundaries of a duo, along with insights into their creative process and their varied career paths. John Hadfield is a phenomenal percussionist, drummer, and composer, for many years based in New York and now based in Paris. He's collaborated on over 100 recordings including Grammy-award winning albums. He talked to me about performing with Kenny Werner, with Yo-Yo Ma and the Silkroad Ensemble, as well as John's Paris Quartet. Rachel Eckroth was nominated for a GRAMMY for her album “The Garden” and she is very active as a keyboardist, vocalist, composer, producer and arranger. She tours currently with St. Vincent, and she talked to me about her keyboards, and some of her formative experiences. Both Rachel and John love to explore new sound colours both acoustically and with electronic instruments and this album is a powerful, inventive and immersive listening experience. You'll find this project linked in the show notes, and hopefully some of you can attend their live shows on one of their tours. Like all my episodes, you can watch this on my YouTube channel or listen to the podcast on all the podcast platforms, and I've also linked the transcript to my website Speaking in Tongues albumRachel Eckroth websiteJohn Hadfield websiteCan you buy this independent podcaster a coffee? Thanks! Merch store Complete Catalog of Episodes Newsletter sign-up I wanted to let you know about some other episodes I've linked directly to this one, which I think may interest you, with: Ineke Vandoorn Naomi Moon Siegel Chuck Copenace DeWitt Flemining Jr. Lisa Pegher Timestamps:(00:00) Intro(02:45) duo project, Speaking in Tongues album(07:45) clip from Speaking in Tongues(08:27) Gamelan strips, John's Gamelan studies in Indonesia(10:50) Phase and Libration Part 1 from album Speaking in Tongues(14:18) formative experiences Rachel and John(19:54) God Particle, creative process of the album(22:13) clip from God Particle (23:24) Rachel's album One improvised piano music, her creative practice and challenges of touring(26:35) Light Sleeper from Rachel Eckroth's album One (28:59) Paris, Dennis Rowland, Rachel's keyboards, John's collaborations Sara Caswell(34:17) other linked episodes you'll like and ways to support this series(35:06) John's Drum of Stories album, Collin Walcott, John's use of electronics with acoustic(38:25) Rachel's touring career(41:20) Kenny Werner, different performance experiences(44:10) Women's March 2017, life-changing opportunities(48:19) clip from Andromeda from Speaking in Tongues(49:53) New York City early career(52:34)Silkroad ensemble, Yo-Yo Ma(55:35) projects together with Rachel, upcoming tours, about Blood Moon(59:53) clip from Blood Moon from Speaking in Tongues(0101:23) conclusion
NYC-based Hungarian drummer Ferenc Nemeth is a Grammy-award-winning musician and educator who continues to push the boundaries of jazz drumming, composition and education with his unique approach of self-development and artistry. Nemeth has been one of the most sought after drummers both, in Europe and the United States with a lineage from a musical family, lending him a unique dynamism and versatility fostered from a very early age. From his early days at the Berklee College of Music in Boston and the Thelonius Monk Insitute of Jazz in Los Angeles, Nemeth has learned from and worked with the world's finest jazz musicians and groups including Herbie Hancock, Wayne Shorter, Terence Blanchard, Kenny Werner, the Billy Childs Trio, Bob Sheppard, Dave Carpenter, John Clayton, Jimmy Heath, The Henry Mancini Orchestra amongst others. An ever-present thirst for exploration and experimentation has seen Nemeth travel widely and play with musicians from a stunning variety of backgrounds and countries. This occupation in turn, has also resulted in Nemeth's regular participation in workshops and teaching programs around the world. We catch up in this informal chat after our artist residency at the Bimbache openART Festival to unpack some serious themes revolving around the challenges musicians face today in an ever-growing and confusing industry that threatens the authentic growth and integrity of artists at various phases of their careers with a strong focus on goals, personality development, and intentionality. Watch the extended, unedited taping session here (includes additional footage and transcripts).
Swan is back for another New-Year episode & book chat, this time the title is "Effortless Mastery" by jazz pianist, instructor, and author (obviously) Kenny Werner.Tune into this episode to hear Jim come to several somber realizations regarding his own unhealthy shadow - live on air!Here's Kenny Werner's website: https://kennywerner.com/And here's the book as listed on Amazon (though it's available all over the place): https://www.amazon.com/Effortless-Mastery-Liberating-Master-Musician/dp/156224003X-We're on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DroningOnPodcastAnd Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/droning.on.podcast/-You can write-in to the show with comments, ideas, requests, etc. at TheDroningOnPodcast@gmail.com-Support the show via Patreon (patreon.com/DroningOnPodcast), or by buying cool stuff at BagpipeSWAG.com - - - And now, some keywords: Bagpipes, bagpipe, bag, pipe, pipes, pipe, band, pipeband, Scottish, small, drone, droning, chanter, highland, lowland, uilleann, smallpipes, trad music
LIVE from Labyrinth Books, artist and vulgarizer of history (in the French sense) Ken Krimstein returns to the show to celebrate his new book, EINSTEIN IN KAFKALAND (Bloomsbury)! We talk about the mystery of the 15 months Einstein & Kafka overlapped in Prague, how the two of them invented the modern world, what Ken has learned about graphic storytelling after 3 books, how the theory of relativity bedeviled him since childhood, and how he managed to make a graphic novel about Jews in Prague and not include a golem. We get into all the research and rabbit-holes of this project, including his monthlong research-stay in Prague, as well as the chapter he had to cut on Kafka's love of Yiddish theater, the challenges of portraying Einstein's professional and personal struggles, and his discovery that readers would follow his phantasmagoric flights and surreal episodes. We also discuss Ken's fixations on Mitteleuropa and scenes & salons, Sam Gross' observation about his art, Kenny Werner's concept of effortless mastery, why he wants to bring some joy to his next project, and more. Follow Ken on Instagram • More info at our site • Support The Virtual Memories Show via Patreon or Paypal and via our e-newsletter
Discover all of the podcasts in our network, search for specific episodes, get the Optimal Living Daily workbook, and learn more at: OLDPodcast.com. Episode 2344: Cylon George offers a transformative approach to beating performance anxiety by encouraging us to connect with a transcendent purpose, prioritize the process over results, and embrace mistakes as opportunities for growth. Drawing insights from Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery, George empowers readers to relinquish ego-driven fears and enjoy their performances, no matter the stakes. Read along with the original article(s) here: https://www.spirituallivingforbusypeople.com/how-to-beat-performance-anxiety Quotes to ponder: "My purpose in performing is to communicate the joy I experience in living." "Some of us play as if there were a gun being held to our head, and there usually is - because we're holding it!" "It's time to start playing some 'wrong notes.'" Episode references: Effortless Mastery: https://www.amazon.com/Effortless-Mastery-Liberating-Master-Musician/dp/156224003X Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
In this episode: Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Brooklyn based, Italian violinist Ludovica Burtone as they talk about her story how she moved from the tiny city of Udine, Italy to Boston to New York, about the making of her album Sparks About Ludovica Burtone Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Mar Fayos is a jazz vocalist whose music carries influences from Latin, pop, Mediterranean, and soul music. She has performed with accomplished artists such as Brazilian composer Toninho Horta, four-time Grammy-winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro, Mexican composer Armando Manzanero, and jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, as well as singing at the Newport Folk Festival, performing at Teatro de la Zarzuela de Madrid with the Spanish producer Javier Limón, and working with Sony Latin U.S., among others. A multi-award-winning vocalist, composer, producer of live music events, educator, and music activist, Fayos graduated with honors from Berklee College of Music in 2018 and from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute graduate program in 2021, where she studied with renowned jazz musicians such as Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner, Tia Fuller, and Kris Davis, among others. Last December, she released her debut album of original compositions, Mi Propia Religión, receiving acclaim from the international press. Mar Fayos currently works as a faculty member at Berklee College of Music, Bunker Hill Community College, and Escola Taller de Músics. She performs actively in Spain, around Europe, and in the U.S. Instagram / Facebook / YouTube About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng. Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. Stream the Album or Buy it on Bandcamp and get the chocolate! More about Vivienne here.
In this episode: Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Mar Fayos, Spanish vocalist and composer, as they talk about Cirque du Soleil, and her new album About Mar Fayos Originally from Barcelona, Spain, Mar Fayos is a jazz vocalist whose music carries influences from Latin, pop, Mediterranean, and soul music. She has performed with accomplished artists such as Brazilian composer Toninho Horta, four-time Grammy-winning bassist Oscar Stagnaro, Mexican composer Armando Manzanero, and jazz vocalist Dee Dee Bridgewater, as well as singing at the Newport Folk Festival, performing at Teatro de la Zarzuela de Madrid with the Spanish producer Javier Limón, and working with Sony Latin U.S., among others.A multi-award-winning vocalist, composer, producer of live music events, educator, and music activist, Fayos graduated with honors from Berklee College of Music in 2018 and from the Berklee Global Jazz Institute graduate program in 2021, where she studied with renowned jazz musicians such as Danilo Pérez, John Patitucci, Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner, Tia Fuller, and Kris Davis, among others. Last December, she released her debut album of original compositions, Mi Propia Religión, receiving acclaim from the international press.Mar Fayos currently works as a faculty member at Berklee College of Music, Bunker Hill Community College, and Escola Taller de Músics. She performs actively in Spain, around Europe, and in the U.S. Instagram / Facebook / YouTube About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng. Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. Stream the Album or Buy it on Bandcamp and get the chocolate! More about Vivienne here.
Musicians Corner met Robert Vermeulen Robert Vermeulen (1957) studeerde jazz piano in Den Haag, en vervolgde zijn studie bij Kenny Werner en Barry Harris in New York. Zijn pianotrio begeleidde Amerikanen, onder wie Chet Baker, Herb Geller en Tom Harrel. Met zijn Amsterdam Jazz Quintet is hij onder meer te horen op de cd Playground, […]
In this episode: Listen to a conversation between your host Vivienne Aerts and Paulna Fuentes, as they discuss her musical journey moving back to mexico city, her relationship with creativity and what she always wants to give to her students About Paulina Fuentes Paulina was born in Mexico City and began her musical education in choral ensembles, with courses in New York, and in 2001 she started her formal studies in singing, exploring different styles and techniques, from Bel Canto to contemporary music, navigating through jazz, gospel, bossa nova and folk. In 2006 she got her Bachelor degree in music and specialized in vocal studies.In 2012 she was awarded a scholarship from México's Young Creators FONCA program in composition, after four years of original writing. In the same year she debuted as the vocalist for the band Pop Hessarg, with whom she recorded two albums and performed in Barcelona and Paris. “Dragon”, her first recording as a solo artist and produced by Iraida Noriega and arranged for a jazz quartet, was released in 2014. Three years from then, Paulina was ready to reveal her second official recording, titled “Invierno” (Winter) In this album we find “Canción de Trigo” with Kenny Werner as a special guest. Currently she's working on her third album "La Despedida" (The farewell) an EP that includes 4 original songs and 1 Cuban bolero. This time the arrangement was written for bassoon, clarinete, flute and guitar. Instagram / Facebook / YouTube About ViviTalks - Interviews with the Women Behind Typuhthâng. Introducing ViviTalks, a podcast hosted by Dutch New York-based musician Vivienne Aerts. Join us as we celebrate 100 talented female musicians from Vivienne's latest album "Typuhthâng," with a mission to empower female cacao farmers in the Virunga State Park of Congo and contribute to rainforest restoration. We delve into the musical journeys, creative processes, and unique perspectives of these talented women, seeking to bring greater balance to the music industry. It's a safe space for honest and authentic conversations with artists and trailblazers. Let's amplify the voices of remarkable women in music and stay tuned for inspiring stories and meaningful dialogues on ViviTalks. Stream the Album or Buy it on Bandcamp and get the chocolate! More about Vivienne here. --- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/vivienne-aerts/message
ANDRÉS PÉREZ – FRAGILIDAD INDESTRUCTIBLE Estudios del sur, Santiago ca.2022Sueño pendiente, La granada, Pareja en el desierto, Reflexiones sonorasAndrés Pérez (st/ss) Sebastián Castro (p), Milton Russell (b) y Félix Lecaros (dr); Monserrat Prieto, Annemarie Orth (vln), Daluz Sepúlveda (vio) Lucie Stumpfova (ch) Cristian Aros, Mauricio Castillo (t) KENNY WERNER – CHURCH ON MARS New York, October 8, 2018Church on Mars, Tender mercies, Embraceable you (1)David Liebman (ts,sop) Kenny Werner (p) James Genus (b) Terri Lyne Carrington (d) Vivienne Aerts (vcl-1) TEDDY CHARLES – THE PRESTIGE JAZZ QUARTET Hackensack, NJ, June 22, 1957Take three parts jazz: Route 4 – Lyriste – Rather George, Meta-Waltz. Continue reading Puro Jazz 08 enero 2024 at PuroJazz.
This episode shares overviews of seminal neuroimaging studies that provide insights into what happens in the brain during improvisation. You will learn how these findings align with what improvisers say about their experiences, including remarks from Bill Evans, Sonny Rollins, Kenny Werner, Pat Metheny, and Gary Burton. Cross-cultural perspectives are included here, as well, including reference to a traditional Japanese visual art form and traditional perspectives from West Africa. References for the episode: Kind of Blue liner notes by Bill Evans: http://albumlinernotes.com/Kind_of_Blue.html Saxophone Colossus documentary about Sonny Rollins: https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0196073/ Full interview with Kenny Werner: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qsPg5lu4WCg&t=2318s Pat Metheny at the Society for Neuroscience conference in 2018: https://youtu.be/yhAbNv1gJT8?si=uMgB-MxmrciyKBAN Gary Burton's Improv Class: https://youtu.be/t2txO_u2eNg?si=CBd6uc52UqxBOYz6 Limb & Braun, 2008: https://journals.plos.org/plosone/article?id=10.1371/journal.pone.0001679 Liu et al., 2012: https://www.nature.com/articles/srep00834 Rosen et al., 2020: https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S1053811920301191 Rosen et al., 2016: https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fnhum.2016.00579/full Malidoma Somé: The Ancestors' Gift of Healing: https://youtu.be/io28LgxYRf0?si=9ZX63gP4qtiI3s7t
When we hear music, do we experience the physical merging with the spiritual? Tune in for an inspiring discussion with special guest Kenny Werner on his new #book Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life.#MomentsWithMarianne with host Marianne Pestana airs in the Southern California area on KMET1490AM & 98.1 FM, an ABC Talk News Radio affiliate! Kenny Werner has been a world-class pianist and composer for over 40 years. His prolific output of compositions, recordings and publications continue to impact audiences around the world. In 1996 he wrote his landmark book, Effortless Mastery: Liberating The Master Musician Within. Werner was awarded the 2010 Guggenheim Fellowship Award for his seminal work, “No Beginning No End,” a musical journey exploring tragedy and loss, death and transition, and the path from one lifetime to the next. He has performed with such legendary musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Betty Buckley, Toots Thielemans, Charles Mingus, Marian McPartland, Bobby McFerrin, Lou Rawls, Elvin Jones and many more. He is the founding musical director of the Effortless Mastery Institute at the Berklee College of Music and has composed for international orchestras, received numerous NEA grants and been nominated for an Emmy Award. https://kennywerner.comFor more show information visit: www.MariannePestana.com#bookclub #readinglist #books #bookish #author #authorinterview #KMET1490AM #radioshow #booklover #mustread #reading #bookstagram #music #BecomingTheInstrument #KennyWerner #selfmastery
Dr. Lonnie Smith; Iggy Pop – Why Can’t We Live Together – 7:44 Erly Thornton – In Transit – 4:24 Kenny Werner; Toots Thielemans – Legrand Medley: You Must Believe in Spring/ Windmills of Your Mind /I Will Wait for You – 8:30 Jasper van’t Hofs Pili Pili – Forbidden Drums – 4:30 KA MA […]
No views Sep 16, 2023 The Best Music Podcast With Dan Spencer #BenjaminKoppel #saxophone #musiclesson Listen to the album and find out more at https://benjaminkoppel.com/ Benjamin Koppel, Danish saxophonist and composer, is one of the most award-winning musicians of his generation, known for his versatility and virtuosity. Also a renowned composer, Koppel is the grandson of noted Danish classical composer Herman D. Koppel. His father, Anders Koppel, is a well-known and successful Hammond organ player and a composer…the family is full of music and creativity. The prizes Benjamin has won so far include the Palæ Bars Jazz Prize, the Jacob Gade Prize, Holstebro Music Prize, and others. He was also named Knight of France, Chevalier des Arts et des Lettres in 2011 for his musical work. Koppel has released more than 60 albums as a jazz soloist along with some of the biggest international jazz names, including Joe Lovano, Kenny Werner, Charlie Mariano, Daniel Humair, Phil Woods, Alex Riel, Larry Goldings, Randy Brecker, Peter Erskine…and many, many others. Koppel has collaborations with a number of high-class classical soloists, including Katrine Gislinge, Michala Petri, Henrik Dam Thomsen, Inger Dam Jensen, and others. His saxophone can be heard on a large number of albums, including Moonjam (the best selling Scandinavian instrumental band with several multiple platinum albums to their credit), Danseorkestret, Rugsted & Kreutzfeldt, Maria Montell, Marie Carmen Koppel, Hanne Boel, Alberte Winding, Sanne Salomonsen and soundtracks for several feature films, documentaries, cartoons and ballets. He has jazz groups and plays classical, pop, R&B, folkloric music and almost anything in between. As a composer, he writes in those genres and is not afraid to take on large scale projects and compose music for theatre, put together two festival programs per year and write a book whenever there is a break. Since 2012 Benjamin has been member of the trio Koppel-Colley-Blade Collective together with bassist Scott Colley and drummer Brian Blade. Their new album “Perspective” is out now wherever you listen to music. Listen to the album and find out more at https://benjaminkoppel.com/
This is an interview with the incomparable Kenny Werner. He is an improvising pianist and author whose impact on the philosophy and practice of improvisation has been extraordinary. In the realm of music, Kenny Werner's improvisations weave melodies and harmonies that are rooted in but not limited to the jazz tradition. His groundbreaking work as the architect of "Effortless Mastery," a transformative methodology for nurturing musical talent, has facilitated the growth of countless aspiring artists worldwide. What sets Kenny Werner apart is not only his technical fluency as a performing artist, but his understanding of the deeper connections between music, self-discovery, and indeed life itself. Immersed in the teachings of Indian philosophy and their echoes in Western thought, Kenny brings a unique perspective that extends well beyond just music practice. This discussion delves into the very heart of Effortless Mastery as Kenny opens the door to a world of possibilities through guided exercises, allowing you to experience the essence of his approach firsthand. Throughout the discussion, Kenny plays the piano to demonstrate, and you might even witness the creation of a new composition! Whether you're a seasoned musician, an aspiring artist, or simply someone with an ear for beauty, this interview with Kenny Werner promises to be an unforgettable exploration of the philosophy, music, and wisdom that shape his remarkable journey. The musical interlude towards the beginning of the program features music composed and performed by Bradley Vines on alto and baritone saxophones. The first quote is by Sister Wendy taken from her program The Story of Painting (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=QBv0HezlOBw). The second quote is from an interview with Swami Sarvapriyananda on the Waking Up app with Sam Harris (https://dynamic.wakingup.com/course/COFFD9B?code=SCE8C67C8&share_id=D9D1B484&source=content%20share). There are three segments of Kenny Werner's recorded music included. The first is taken from the song Little Blue Man on the album Beat Degeneration (https://music.apple.com/us/album/little-blue-man/80818980?i=80818904, with Johannes Weidenmueller, Ari Hoenig, and Kenny Werner). The second is from the title track of his album Animal Crackers (https://music.apple.com/us/album/animal-crackers-feat-kenny-werner-johannes-weidenmueller/1305816021?i=1305816267). The third is from the title track of his album The Space (https://music.apple.com/us/album/the-space/1441314552?i=1441314553).
Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In June, 2023 Molly spent three glorious days immersed in an intensive yoga anatomy program, led by the exceptional and internationally-known Matt Giordano, aka “TheYogiMatt.” Yoga (meaning 'to yoke' or 'to unite') changed Molly and her life for the better. While balance, flexibility and strength are part of yoga, she describes it as “getting to know yourself for who you really are… truly feeling what it's like to be you!). In Episode 76, Matt shares an enthralling journey to his passion and purpose. He talks of a pivotal guide in art teacher Mrs. Walk, and the painful wake-up call of an intervention of friends saying they didn't like who he was becoming. Hear of Matt's remarkable curiosity, self-reflection and open-mindedness from a young age, which helped him first land on a yoga mat; there was no turning back! He's upfront about travel burnout and working 4 a.m. to midnight, leading him to intentionally shift his business approach (which luckily set him up well to adapt to Covid times). Matt also adds perspective for those who might consider yoga, and those for whom it may not be a fit. Don't miss his wisdom around embracing change, the power of observing your own thoughts and behaviors and keeping your ego in check. Then, Keishla joins Molly keen to help a friend confront her micromanaging boss in a positive and productive way. Tune in and learn how to navigate life while being invaluable and true to yourself. Thought for the week, inspired by Matt: Build humble confidence. Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/theyogimatt/ https://www.youtube.com/user/TheYogiMatt https://www.facebook.com/TheYogiMatt https://twitter.com/TheYogiMatt Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, by Kenny Werner was an “a-ha” read for Matt!
Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In June, 2023 Molly spent three glorious days immersed in an intensive yoga anatomy program, led by the exceptional and internationally-known Matt Giordano, aka “TheYogiMatt.” Yoga (meaning 'to yoke' or 'to unite') changed Molly and her life for the better. While balance, flexibility and strength are part of yoga, she describes it as “getting to know yourself for who you really are… truly feeling what it's like to be you!). In Episode 76, Matt shares an enthralling journey to his passion and purpose. He talks of a pivotal guide in art teacher Mrs. Walk, and the painful wake-up call of an intervention of friends saying they didn't like who he was becoming. Hear of Matt's remarkable curiosity, self-reflection and open-mindedness from a young age, which helped him first land on a yoga mat; there was no turning back! He's upfront about travel burnout and working 4 a.m. to midnight, leading him to intentionally shift his business approach (which luckily set him up well to adapt to Covid times). Matt also adds perspective for those who might consider yoga, and those for whom it may not be a fit. Don't miss his wisdom around embracing change, the power of observing your own thoughts and behaviors and keeping your ego in check. Then, Keishla joins Molly keen to help a friend confront her micromanaging boss in a positive and productive way. Tune in and learn how to navigate life while being invaluable and true to yourself. Thought for the week, inspired by Matt: Build humble confidence. Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/theyogimatt/ https://www.youtube.com/user/TheYogiMatt https://www.facebook.com/TheYogiMatt https://twitter.com/TheYogiMatt Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, by Kenny Werner was an “a-ha” read for Matt!
World-class pianist, composer, and author Kenny Werner is our guest for today's podcast episode. In 1996, he published Effortless Mastery, Liberating The Master Musician Within, a must-read for any musician. Werner has since created videos, lectured around the world, and written numerous articles on how musicians, artists, and even business people can allow their "master creator" within to lift their performance to new heights, demonstrating how to be spontaneous, fearless, joyful, and disciplined in our work and our lives. We connect with Kenny over the Internet to discuss his landmark book, how he became a musician in the first place, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Please subscribe!YouTube SubscribeAudio SubscribeThank you to our Sponsors:The DNA Project The MPL TorontoWant More Kenny Werner?InstagramOpening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA ProjectProduced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman
Kenny Werner has been a world-class pianist and composer for over forty years. His prolific output of compositions, recordings, and publications continues to impact audiences worldwide. In 1996 he wrote his landmark book Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within. Werner has since created videos, lectured worldwide, and authored many articles on how musicians, artists, or even business people can allow their “master creator” within to lift their performance to its highest level, showing us how to be spontaneous, fearless, joyful and disciplined in our work and our life. Kenny was awarded the 2010 Guggenheim Fellowship Award for his seminal work, No Beginning No End. No Beginning No End is a musical journey exploring tragedy and loss, death and transition, and the path from one lifetime to the next. Utilizing over 70 musicians, Kenny's third album for Half Note Records is an expansive composition featuring Joe Lovano, Judy Silvano, Wind Ensemble, Choir and String Quartet. Born in Brooklyn, NY on November 19, 1951 and then growing up in Oceanside, Long Island, Kenny began playing and performing at a young age, first recording on television at the age of 11. Although he studied classical piano as a child, he enjoyed playing anything he heard on the radio. In high school and his first years of college, he attended the Manhattan School of Music as a classical piano major. Becoming the Instrument Kenny Werner has been a world-class pianist, composer, and teacher for 40 years. In 2010, Werner received the Guggenheim Fellowship Award for his seminal work, “No Beginning No End,” a musical journey exploring tragedy and loss, death and transition, and the path from one lifetime to the next. Now he has coalesced his knowledge into Becoming the Instrument, the highly anticipated sequel to his landmark book, Effortless Mastery, which revolutionized how musicians approach their craft. In Becoming the Instrument, Werner shares how anyone can experience mastery, drawn from his experience as a musical master. It's the guide for seeing the highest in oneself and others. This new book is for anyone who wants to understand the fine art of mastery and how it applies to their own life. He brilliantly yet simply expresses how to lift one's perceptions from the mundane to a higher plane and does it with a sense of humor. The next level is attainable. “Mastery is not perfection, or even virtuosity. It is giving oneself love, forgiving one's mistakes, and not allowing earthly evidence to diminish one's view of oneself as a drop in the Ocean of Perfection.” ‒ Kenny Werner Kenny's Info https://kennywerner.com/
From the JJA's March 26, 2023 online Book Bash, Bay Area-based radio show host and educator Brad Stone, member of the JJA's Book Committee, speaks with authors of two books nominated for 2023 Jazz Awards -- Philip Watson of Bill Frisell, Beautiful Dreamer: The Guitarist who Changed the Sound of American MusicKenny Werner, pianist and author of Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Master from Music to Life --introduced by Howard Mandel, president of the Jazz Journalists Association.
My guest today is the world renowned pianist, educator, composer and author Kenny Werner. His landmark book Effortless Mastery has been revelatory for musicians around the world since it was published more than 25 years ago. His latest book Becoming the Instrument guides us further down the path of liberating the master musician within all of us. I consider Kenny's teachings to be some of the most important lessons any musician can ever learn. It comes down to nothing short of actually reprograming some of the most ingrained beliefs and habits holding all of us back. I put links in the description to his books, which I highly recommend. Please enjoy this episode of the podcast with an American Musical Legend, Kenny Werner. https://kennywerner.com/ Kenny Werner's Books Effortless Mastery https://amzn.to/3WsNZF0 Becoming the Instrument https://amzn.to/45q1CsM BETTERSAX SHED - all my free lesson downloads https://bettersax.com/shed ♫ BETTERSAX COURSES ♪ https://bettersax.com/products BetterSax Burnin' Mouthpieces - https://geni.us/6RcUMu The Better Sax Alto Saxophone - https://geni.us/BKIGTw Awesome Backing Tracks - https://bettertrax.com ★ Other Sax Gear I Love ★ ReedGeek Geeklet - https://bettersax.com/store/geeklet/ Ultimate Saxophone Swab Kit - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-ultimate-sax-swab-kit/ Ultimate Reed Case - https://bettersax.com/product/bettersax-deluxe-wooden-reed-case/ BetterSax Gear Recommendations on Sweetwater https://imp.i114863.net/bettersax ↪My Amazon Gear Recommendations Page: https://goo.gl/px3AvY INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK https://instagram.com/bettersax https://facebook.com/bettersax DISCLAIMER: This video and description contains affiliate links, which means that if you click on one of the product links and then buy something, I may receive a small commission. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.
Kenny Werner talks about getting out of your ego and playing in the space, as he describes it, the space between the future and the past, and the space between thinking and not thinking. Not thinking is the space between two thoughts.Enjoy responsibly!
Many people criticize their abilities. Whether it is taming an instrument or their voice, they judge themselves in lieu of experiencing the joy of the music they aspire to create.Exploring the peaceful space within and de-noising our minds offers the gift of sweet silence to those who find themselves distorted.To help us quell the constrictions of the mind and realize harmony, Harvesting Happiness Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with master musician and author Kenny Werner about becoming a virtuoso of life.Kenny details the learnings and practices of his book, Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life, and shares the value of our breath and the creative power of the self-love that resides in our infinite space.To learn more, visit Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio.
In this episode, I talk with Grammy nominated composer and award winning pianist, educator and author of the best selling book “Effortless Mastery” and “Becoming the Instrument” in part two of a great conversation.Find a place to sit and listen towards the end of the podcast for the meditation and then enjoy a live performance from Kenny.https://kennywerner.comScarlet's website: https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1Podcast engineer Peter Sykes music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/41llpsdBBIDlQixP0VHVA8?si=LhMf9SylS_6k6rjfWf2DawThis is Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/peter-j-sykes/1599264277For info on Otto Gross:The show's theme song "What's in a Song" was co-written with Otto GrossRecorded and performed by Otto Gross: @OttoGrossProduction (instagram)@OttoGrossMusic (Youtube, facebook, TikTok)https://biglink.to/ottogrossmusic Scarlet's website: https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1Scarlet's website: https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1
Kenny Werner is a world-renowned pianist, composer, teacher and author from New York. His first book, Effortless Mastery has sold over 150,000 copies. He is currently the artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute at the prestigious Berklee College of Music in Boston. Werner is a Guggenheim Fellowship Award recipient for his seminal work, No Beginning, No End, and has performed with numerous jazz greats, including Dizzy Gillespie, Joe Lovano, Chris Potter, Ron Carter, John Scofield, Jack DeJohnette and Toots Thielemans. In this enlightening episode, Kenny shares his path to the concept of effortless self-mastery to lift musicians and artists to their highest level of performance. Richard and Kenny talk about Kenny's time in rehab with a bonafide hitman, learning to stop questioning how you sound when playing your instrument, and how to let go of your expectations along with much more. This is a packed episode with great mind and body concepts and insightful meditative practices to better performance and life. LINKS: Website : https://kennywerner.com/ Stay in touch : http://eepurl.com/hveRMf Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/effortlessmastery/ Video: https://youtu.be/k-gpIIFUjYs https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=CBnYgcmSJG8 Follow us on Instagram @WolfInTune https://www.richardwolf.net/ Read "In Tune: Music As The Bridge To Mindfulness" https://tinyurl.com/tz67aqm
In this episode, I talk with Grammy nominated composer and award winning pianist, educator and author of the best selling book “Effortless Mastery” and “Becoming the Instrument”.Here are some episode takeaways:You don't move forward unless you practice Let your arms defy gravitySate of presence of mindThe body is the instrument that plays the instrumentBE the instrumentGet your mind out of the way so the body can commit to muscle memory and motor skillThe need to sound good obscures the way the body would play itDon't hold your breathThe spaceGoing into the spacePractice hacks: 5 min at a timeThe problem isn't practicing, it's starting.https://kennywerner.comScarlet's website: https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1Podcast engineer Peter Sykes music:https://open.spotify.com/artist/41llpsdBBIDlQixP0VHVA8?si=LhMf9SylS_6k6rjfWf2DawThis is Apple Musichttps://music.apple.com/us/artist/peter-j-sykes/1599264277For info on Otto Gross:The show's theme song "What's in a Song" was co-written with Otto GrossRecorded and performed by Otto Gross: @OttoGrossProduction (instagram)@OttoGrossMusic (Youtube, facebook, TikTok)https://biglink.to/ottogrossmusic Scarlet's website: https://www.scarletkeys.comScarlet's instagram: https://www.instagram.com/scarletkeysofficial/To purchase Scarlet Keys' book "The Craft of Songwriting:https://www.amazon.com/Craft-Songwriting-Music-Meaning-Emotion/dp/0876391927/ref=sr_1_1?crid=2PP55NU6E9ST6&keywords=the+craft+of+songwriting&qid=1659573139&sprefix=the+craft+of+songwritin%2Caps%2C153&sr=8-1
Kenny Werner, master pianist and author of Effortless Mastery, has a fantastic concept that I've been using for years to create chord sequences. The hipness is only as successful as your ability to voice lead though, so it's a great way to improve a bunch of skills with just one simple concept. Root motion, chord quality, chord voicings and voice leading.
Matt Aronoff is an in demand NY Jazz Double Bassist. While studying with Jonathan Storck of the NJ Symphony and jazz bassist John Webber, he earned a scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. While in Pittsburgh, he studied with Pittsburgh Symphony double bassist Anthony Bianco and saxophonist Eric Kloss, both of whom became important mentors, musically and personally. After a brief stint in Spain (while under the tutelage of great Spanish bassist Francisco Fernandez), he returned to the states where he was awarded a scholarship to attend Manhattan School of Music. Upon graduation, he immediately hit the road with his former professor and Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza, . To date, he has had the pleasure of playing, touring or recording with musicians including Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Peter Eldridge, New York Voices, Banda Magda, Sara Gazarek, Remy Le Beouf's Assembly of Shadows, Duchess, Numinous Ensemble, Anat Cohen, Bob Lanzetti and Zack Brock (Snarky Puppy)
Matt Aronoff is an in demand NY Jazz Double Bassist. While studying with Jonathan Storck of the NJ Symphony and jazz bassist John Webber, he earned a scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. While in Pittsburgh, he studied with Pittsburgh Symphony double bassist Anthony Bianco and saxophonist Eric Kloss, both of whom became important mentors, musically and personally. After a brief stint in Spain (while under the tutelage of great Spanish bassist Francisco Fernandez), he returned to the states where he was awarded a scholarship to attend Manhattan School of Music. Upon graduation, he immediately hit the road with his former professor and Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza, . To date, he has had the pleasure of playing, touring or recording with musicians including Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Peter Eldridge, New York Voices, Banda Magda, Sara Gazarek, Remy Le Beouf's Assembly of Shadows, Duchess, Numinous Ensemble, Anat Cohen, Bob Lanzetti and Zack Brock (Snarky Puppy)
Matt Aronoff is an in demand NY Jazz Double Bassist. While studying with Jonathan Storck of the NJ Symphony and jazz bassist John Webber, he earned a scholarship to Carnegie Mellon University in Pittsburgh, PA. While in Pittsburgh, he studied with Pittsburgh Symphony double bassist Anthony Bianco and saxophonist Eric Kloss, both of whom became important mentors, musically and personally. After a brief stint in Spain (while under the tutelage of great Spanish bassist Francisco Fernandez), he returned to the states where he was awarded a scholarship to attend Manhattan School of Music. Upon graduation, he immediately hit the road with his former professor and Grammy-winning vocalist Luciana Souza, . To date, he has had the pleasure of playing, touring or recording with musicians including Fred Hersch, Kenny Werner, Peter Eldridge, New York Voices, Banda Magda, Sara Gazarek, Remy Le Beouf's Assembly of Shadows, Duchess, Numinous Ensemble, Anat Cohen, Bob Lanzetti and Zack Brock (Snarky Puppy)
Kenny Werner is a prolific pianist and educator, well-known for his unique methodology designed to help you stop getting stuck in your head and instead make pure, honest music to your highest potential. In this episode, we discuss his Effortless Mastery methodology and dive into the first steps to removing your musical insecurities. We also dive into his new book Becoming the Instrument and how his methodology extends even beyond music to have a positive impact on daily life. Kenny's New Book - 'Becoming The Instrument' (I receive a small commission when you purchase using this link): https://amzn.to/3LB9Va9Kenny's Original Book - 'Effortless Mastery' (I receive a small commission when you purchase using this link): https://amzn.to/3wH0Kj5
Featuring John Bishop of Origin Records For more information about Plectrum Advisers: https://www.plectrumadvisers.com/ Let's Talk Podcast: https://plectrumadvisers.com/lets-talk-podcast Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/plectrumadvisers Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/plectrum-advisers-llc/about/ For more information about Origin Records and John Bishop please visit www.originarts.com As a drummer, educator, record label owner, graphic designer, publisher, and festival presenter, John Bishop has been one of the primary voices in Northwest Jazz for 40 years. He has performed in concerts and clubs with Bobby McFerrin, Lee Konitz, Slide Hampton, Benny Golson, Jessica Williams, Kenny Werner, Bobby Hutcherson, Dr. Lonnie Smith, Julian Priester, Ernestine Anderson, Joanne Brackeen, Sonny Fortune, and countless others. He's appeared on more than 100 albums, was inducted into the Seattle Jazz Hall of Fame in 2008, and was named a "Jazz Hero" by the Jazz Journalists Association in 2019. Bishop has been a member of New York pianist Hal Galper's Trio for the last 15 years. They have released 7 albums and regularly tour & conduct workshops around the U.S., Canada and Europe. Other ongoing projects include the 20-year old cooperative group SCENES with John Stowell & Jeff Johnson; and the Chad McCullough / Bram Weijters Quartet, a Belgian/American project with 4 recordings and multiple European tours since 2009. In 1997, Bishop started Origin Records (named Jazzweek's 2009 “Label Of The Year”) and OriginArts, a graphic design & CD production company, to help further the exposure of creative artists and their music. In partnership with his ex-drum student, Matt Jorgensen, they have released over 700 recordings by 360 artists from around the world. In 2002 they added another jazz label, OA2 Records, a classical imprint, Origin Classical in 2008, and in 2003 began Seattle's annual Ballard Jazz Festival. Bishop has designed 750 CD packages and multiple book covers, banners, posters, and other graphics for clients around the globe.
A look at your personal style as a performer, as defined by your strengths, weakness, and limitations. Magicians generally tend to be all happy-go-lucky razzle-dazzle, but being yourself means bringing both the best and worst of yourself to the stage.Suggestions for further watching and listening:If you'd like to hear my favourite musical artist, John Hartford I recommend starting with his album "Aereo-Plain." https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2sh1eP4JA_O-HkoIOrRiiGJTzjPd4W-lAlan Watts speaking about Wu Wei, the principle of not forcing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzaUGhhnlQ8&t=635sJazz pianist Kenny Werner speaks about "Effortless Mastery" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAZOamxuw5wMusic used in this episode"Naptime" by David Benedict ...not John Hartford :)Three pieces played on the guzheng by Annie Zhou"Hidden Heart" by Lux InspiriaAll tracks are licensed for use from Artlist https://artlist.io/Ryan-18742
A look at your personal style as a performer, as defined by your strengths, weakness, and limitations. Magicians generally tend to be all happy-go-lucky razzle-dazzle, but being yourself means bringing both the best and worst of yourself to the stage. Suggestions for further watching and listening: If you'd like to hear my favourite musical artist, John Hartford I recommend starting with his album "Aereo-Plain." https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL2sh1eP4JA_O-HkoIOrRiiGJTzjPd4W-l Alan Watts speaking about Wu Wei, the principle of not forcing. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZzaUGhhnlQ8&t=635s Jazz pianist Kenny Werner speaks about "Effortless Mastery" https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pAZOamxuw5w Music used in this episode "Naptime" by David Benedict ...not John Hartford :) Three pieces played on the guzheng by Annie Zhou "Hidden Heart" by Lux Inspiria All tracks are licensed for use from Artlist https://artlist.io/Ryan-18742
Kenny Werner has been a world-class pianist and composer for over forty years. In 1996 he wrote his landmark book, Effortless Mastery, Liberating The Master Musician Within. Werner has since created videos, lectured worldwide, and authored many articles on how musicians, artists or even business people can allow their “master creator” within to lift their performance to it's highest level, showing us how to be spontaneous, fearless, joyful and disciplined in our work and in our life. Kenny is the artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute at the world-renowned Berklee College of Music. Kenny believes that mastery is available to everyone. His new book: BECOMING THE INSTRUMENT is available on amazon. For more info to study with Kenny, here is the link : https://kennywerner.com/study-with-kenny Kenny is offering listeners of this podcast the meditations that come with the book: click on the language you want. https://kennywerner.com/effortless-mastery
World-class pianist, composer, and author Kenny Werner is our guest for today's podcast episode. In 1996, he published Effortless Mastery, Liberating The Master Musician Within, a must-read for any musician. Werner has since created videos, lectured around the world, and written numerous articles on how musicians, artists, and even business people can allow their "master creator" within to lift their performance to new heights, demonstrating how to be spontaneous, fearless, joyful, and disciplined in our work and our lives. We connect with Kenny over the internet to discuss his landmark book, how he became a musician in the first place, and so much more. I hope you enjoy this conversation as much as we did. Please subscribe! https://bit.ly/3uPCWaj (YouTube Subscribe) https://apple.co/3oiPy7m (Audio Subscribe) http://www.thednaproject.ca/shop (New Merch Out Now!) [Don't forget to check out The DNA Project Merch code "PODCAST" for 20 % off your first purchase!!] Thank you to our Sponsors: https://thednaproject.ca/ (The DNA Project) https://www.the-mpl.com/ (The MPL Toronto) Want More Kenny Werner? https://www.instagram.com/ojwill/ (Instagram) Opening Credits: Daniel Cowans, Musical Director @ The DNA Project Produced By: Anthony Lewis and Diriki Palmer Mixed and Edited By: Mat Keselman
Although his talent and technique has brought him to perform with among the greats, jazz legend, Kenny Werner has also struggled internally.Faced with grief after losing his daughter to a car accident and then he himself survived a separate car incident – he was diagnosed with trauma – and no stranger over his lifetime to anxiety, bouts of depression or even drinking.He has much to say about the power of music and healing. He didn't see his diagnosis as trauma but a way to work on himself to move forward.When we hear music, we often experience how the physical flirts with the spiritual in profound and moving ways.But what we don't realize is that this confluence is possible not just in music, but in life, and it's easier than you think.Kenny shows us how musicians, artists or even businesspeople can allow their “master creator” within to lift their performance to its highest level, showing us how to be spontaneous, fearless, joyful and disciplined in our work and in our life.Whatever you are trying to master, Kenny says the key is learning how to slip into The Space, the place beyond the conscious mind that allows us to effortlessly embody whatever we are doing.As Kenny points out: “Mastery is not perfection, or even virtuosity. It is giving oneself love, forgiving one's mistakes, and not allowing earthly evidence to diminish one's view of oneself as a drop in the Ocean of Perfection. And here is the good news: You don't have to be a musician to have the experience!”
Where does the magic in music come from. Is it the musician? Is it the instrument? Kenny Werner, a born prodigy to music, doesn't have the answer yet he's a great teacher so what is he teaching if he doesn't know. He learned early on that he was most truly himself when he was playing and in a sense let the instrument play him. It's really about getting out of your own way and not judge the results you get. The job is to become free. He also believes you have to work hard developing your skills but also in a fashion that provides the space to fail. Tune in to this wonderful interview with Kenny to hear his wisdom about "Becoming the Instrument".
World renowned, American Jazz pianist, Kenny Werner has performed with among the greats: Dizzy Gillespie, Betty Buckley, Charles Mingus, Lou Rawls and also Toots Thielemans, who would have turned 100 years-old come this April – Kenny will be part of international events in honor and celebration. Artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute at Berklee College of Music, Kenny has created a new book that mixes his philosophical, spiritual perspective with his mastery of Jazz – to create a life map – allowing you to clean-out all life's baggage and pull out the best within you – stripped down to be as authentic as possible – to lift your performance in all aspects of your life to the highest level – fearless, strong, forgiving and unbound BECOMING THE INSTRUMENT: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life. A master of music and artistry – Kenny's creativity seeps through his every pore – creating his own artistic way – mixing Jazz, his inner spiritual perspective and bits of humor – to create unforgettable spellbinding, soul searching performances – https://kennywerner.com/media/videos FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Contact: Meryl Moss Media Group; Tracy Goldblatt | tracy@merylmossmedia.com | 203.292.8152 “Perfection, 360 degrees of soul and science in one human being. My kind of musician.” — Quincy Jones “I wanted to find my own personal voice as a jazz artist. Kenny and Effortless Mastery were the keys for me. His book is tremendous.” — Herb Alpert BECOMING THE INSTRUMENT Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life By Kenny “Krishna” Werner When we hear music, we often experience how the physical flirts with the spiritual in profound and moving ways. But what we don't realize is that this confluence is possible not just in music, but in life, and it's easier than you think, says the founder and musical director of the Effortless Mastery Institute at the Berklee College of Music Kenny Werner in his new book, BECOMING THE INSTRUMENT: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life (Sweet Lo Press; January 2022). Packed with profound insights and uplifting anecdotes from his 40 years of studying, performing and teaching music, BECOMING THE INSTRUMENT follows his landmark book, Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, with a guide for accessing the spiritual in our everyday existence and applying it to the pursuits we love. Werner shows us how musicians, artists or even business people can allow their “master creator” within to lift their performance to its highest level, showing us how to be spontaneous, fearless, joyful and disciplined in our work and in our life. Whatever you are trying to master, Werner says the key is learning how to slip into The Space, the place beyond the conscious mind that allows us to effortlessly embody whatever we are doing. Entering this sort of flow state may seem esoteric and difficult to achieve, but Werner has easy exercises that will allow you to access this and achieve mastery. As Werner points out: “Mastery is not perfection, or even virtuosity. It is giving oneself love, forgiving one's mistakes, and not allowing earthly evidence to diminish one's view of one's self as a drop in the Ocean of Perfection,” Werner says. “And here is the good news: You don't have to be a musician to have the experience!”
He's performed with the greatest jazz musicians: DIzzy Gillespie, Betty Buckley, Lou Rawls and many more. What drives Kenny Werner, artistic director of the Effortless Mastery Institute at Berklee College of Music is not playing the instrument, but becoming the instrument. His book, Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life mixes his philosophical, spiritual perspective with his mastery of Jazz to create a life map. He argues if you clear away life's baggage and pull out the best within you and become as authentic as possible, you lift your performance in all aspects of life to the highest levels.
Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 76, Molly is joined by Matt Giordano, who shares an enthralling journey to his passion and purpose as internationally-known yoga instructor. He talks of a pivotal guide in art teacher Mrs. Walk, and the painful wake-up call of an intervention of friends saying they didn't like who he was becoming. Hear of Matt's remarkable curiosity, self-reflection and open-mindedness from a young age, which helped him first land on a yoga mat; there was no turning back! He's upfront about travel burnout and working 4 a.m. to midnight, leading him to intentionally shift his business approach (which luckily set him up well to adapt to Covid times). Matt also adds perspective for those who might consider yoga, and those for whom it may not be a fit. Don't miss his wisdom around embracing change, the power of observing your own thoughts and behaviors and keeping your ego in check. Then, Keishla joins Molly keen to help a friend confront her micromanaging boss in a positive and productive way. Tune in and learn how to navigate life while being invaluable and true to yourself. Thought for the week, inspired by Matt: Build humble confidence. Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/theyogimatt/ https://www.youtube.com/user/TheYogiMatt https://www.facebook.com/TheYogiMatt https://twitter.com/TheYogiMatt Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, by Kenny Werner was an “a-ha” read for Matt!
Say It Skillfully® is a show that helps you to benefit from Molly Tschang's expert guidance on the best possible ways to speak your mind at work in a positive and productive manner. In Episode 76, Molly is joined by Matt Giordano, who shares an enthralling journey to his passion and purpose as internationally-known yoga instructor. He talks of a pivotal guide in art teacher Mrs. Walk, and the painful wake-up call of an intervention of friends saying they didn't like who he was becoming. Hear of Matt's remarkable curiosity, self-reflection and open-mindedness from a young age, which helped him first land on a yoga mat; there was no turning back! He's upfront about travel burnout and working 4 a.m. to midnight, leading him to intentionally shift his business approach (which luckily set him up well to adapt to Covid times). Matt also adds perspective for those who might consider yoga, and those for whom it may not be a fit. Don't miss his wisdom around embracing change, the power of observing your own thoughts and behaviors and keeping your ego in check. Then, Keishla joins Molly keen to help a friend confront her micromanaging boss in a positive and productive way. Tune in and learn how to navigate life while being invaluable and true to yourself. Thought for the week, inspired by Matt: Build humble confidence. Learn more: https://www.instagram.com/theyogimatt/ https://www.youtube.com/user/TheYogiMatt https://www.facebook.com/TheYogiMatt https://twitter.com/TheYogiMatt Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, by Kenny Werner was an “a-ha” read for Matt!
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/thebestmusicpodcast Blog: https://bestmusiccoach.blogspot.com Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/thebestmusicpod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thebestmusicpodcast The Best Music Podcast #2 | Rez Abbasi - Guitar | Creating New Music and Maintaining a Calm Mind Voted #1 Rising-Star Guitarist in the 2013 DownBeat Critics Poll and subsequently placed in the “Top-Ten Guitarists” alongside luminaries Bill Frisell and Pat Metheny, guitarist and composer Rez Abbasi is one of the most original voices on the current scene. Making New York home for the past 25 years, Abbasi is considered by many to be one of the foremost modern jazz guitar players the world over. He has performed and recorded with many jazz greats including, Grammy winner Ruth Brown, Peter Erskine, Kenny Werner, Barre Phillips, Tim Berne, Michael Formanek, Billy Hart, Gary Thomas, Dave Douglas, Rudresh Mahanthappa, Mike Clark, Tim Hagans, John Beasly, Ronu Majumdar, Kadri Gopalnath, Vishwa Mohan Bhatt, Vijay Iyer, Marilyn Crispell, Greg Osby, Howard Levy and a host of others. The renowned jazz critic, Bill Milkowski says “Abbasi's unpredictable phrasing and accomplished writing are what sets him apart from hordes of other technically adept guitarists”. www.reztone.com Check out his CD store on reztone.com facebook: facebook.com/rezabbasi Twitter: @RezAbbasi Instagram: reztone 0:00 Intro 3:03 Creating New Music, Projects, and Ideas 10:12 Drop Tunings 11:45 Sitar Guitar 12:30 Bazaar (2007) 14:17 Soloing with Rhythm, Polyrhythms, and Syncopation 18:57 Metric Modulations in Compositions 22:03 How Rez Uses Power Chords in Jazz 25:04 Django Shift (2020) 33:48 How to Record a Jazz Record in the Modern Age 38:05 Oasis (2020) 43:56 How to Play Music over a Silent Film 48:52 What is Next for Rez? 52:00 Guitar Sound Shaping Play 53:55 Lifestyle, Practice, Performance, and Creativity 54:06 Lifestyle: Sleep 56:06 Lifestyle: Mindfulness and Meditation 1:00:04 Letting Go vs. Ego 1:02:11 Lifestyle: Finding the Right Partner for Musicians 1:06:51 Practice: What Comes Easy for You? 1:09:44 Practice: What was Hard for You? 1:14:13 Practice: What Time of Day is Best? 1:18:48 Practice: How Many Hours a Day? 1:23:06 Practice: How to Deal with and Mitigate Burn Out: Forced Rest Days 1:28:04 "I Don't Want to Think of Myself as a Professional Musician" 1:31:18 How Rez Deals with Performance Anxiety Logo, Intro Video, and Branding: Arron Leishman Audio and Video: Zach Ramey zacherylramey@gmail.com Video Thumbnail: Jean Tomasulo https://www.behance.net/jeantomasulo
In this episode, we talk all about how Kenny Werner's landmark text has applications for the practical musician. My guest is Dr. Benjamin Whitcomb. For more info about him, go to http://www.benjaminwhitcomb.com.
Matt Glaser is a fiddler, educator, and author, who has performed with Stephane Grappelli, David Grisman, Lee Konitz, Bob Dylan, J. Geils, Leo Kottke, Joe Lovano, Charlie Haden, Michael Brecker, Kenny Werner, Alison Krauss, Bela Fleck, the Waverly Consort, Fiddle Fever, and the Wayfaring Strangers. He is artistic director of the American Roots music program at Berklee College of Music, after serving as string department chair for twenty-eight years, and has mentored thousands of musicians. https://www.berklee.edu/people/matt-glaser Jazz Violin Practise Sessions and Workshops I am running some sessions practising scales and arpeggios in fun ways as well as looking at different jazz tunes and working on how to improvise with them. If you are interested in getting involved during the month of August please get in touch via bookings@mattholborn.com. Check out some examples of the sessions below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y9RhQ41VSl8 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=wzGoKompRCQ
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