This book was a great reminder of how i need to take a minute to focus on. Kenny werner the space pirouet records audiophile audition. The albums title was of great significance for werner. Effortless mastery in motion jazz article by dan bilawsky, published on april 18, at all about jazz. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Liberating the master musician within 1996, because koan emulates werners lessons in surrendering ones self to music. If werner had never put a single word on paper or shared a single thought about the art of playing, practicing, and learning, hed still be recognized as a major musical figure. Effortless mastery is a book that the world really needs. Werner, a masterful jazz pianist in his own right, uses his own life story and experiences to explore the barriers to creativity and mastery of music, and in the process reveals that mastery is available to everyone, providing practical. Pianist kenny werner named the spacea solo piano recordingafter a concept in his celebrated musicalpsychospiritual book effortless mastery. Werner, a masterful jazz pianist in his own right, uses his own life story and experiences to explore the barriers to creativity and mastery of music, and in the process reveals that. Aug 07, 2019 kenny werner effortless mastery affiliate link book tells you how to do this.
Liberating the master musician within, which has become a. Anyone read kenny werner s effortless mastery book. This is a book i finished reading for the 2nd time because it has a ton of gems and easy to incorporate ideas to improve my meditation practice. Effortless mastery sheet music by kenny werner sku. Effortless mastery video dvd lesson kenny werner 4 steps. Liberating the master musician within, which has become a university textbook for improvising musicians and. These steps must come after you have discovered the space through meditation where kenny has two different meditation sessions he coaches you through the book. But that master space, where joy in music resides, is inside all of us if we could only get out of our own way, he says.
A few seconds of its opening 16minute title track make clear that he also uses the term in a practical sense. Werner outlines the typical negative thoughts and worries that musicians have, especially. Effortless mastery is a book written by jazz pianist kenny werner, that deals with musical freedom for musicians. Kenny werner, is one of my favorite pianists ive ever had the pleasure of working with, and. That broadly applicable maxim was on full display at berklee performance center recently, when jazz pianist kenny werner and his very gifted friends gave a riveting ninetyminute performance that was intended as a celebration of the 20th anniversary of werners 1996 book, effortless mastery. As a jazz pianist, this book was a paradigm changer. Werner has since created videos, lectured worldwide and. In this video, kenny walks you exactly through the 4 steps outlined in his book effortless mastery. By kenny werner this book comes with four cds which provide background and instructions on how to meditate to release that master musician within well i think they do because my borrowed copy of werners book was missing the cds. Kenny werner has been a worldclass pianist and composer for over forty years.
Pianist, composer and author kenny werner is known for his 1996 book effortless mastery. These meditations are available as a free download directly from kenny werners. On september 7, 2010, the film living effortless mastery was released. Werners teachings on enlightenment flow through this trio recording, wilners sixth as a leader.
Part 2 is an overview of matching psychology principles. Liberating the musician within kindle edition by werner, kenny. It includes 3 12 hours of clinics, master classes, and performances. His prolific output of compositions, recordings and publications continue to impact audiences around the world. Today it is one of the most widely read books on music and improvisation. Kenny werner, is one of my favorite pianists ive ever had the pleasure of working with, and in my opinion one of. Liberating the master musician within, hardcover book and cd. As a disciple of harlem stride and ragtime, wilner, like so many modern pianists from. Pdf effortless mastery download full pdf book download. Jan 27, 20 pianistcomposer kenny werners impact can be measured on a number of levels. Living effortless mastery video kenny werner allmusic. Nov 27, 2019 the space gets its title from a chapter in effortless mastery, werner s book dealing with creativity and his approach to playing that has influenced a generation of jazz players. This book has become a favorite of many musicians who credit it with changing their lives.
All the meditation and affirmations in the world, even on this cd wont make you a good musician if you dont practice even mr werner says this. Kenny werners effortless mastery book deals directly with these hindrances, and presents ways to let a musicians natural creative powers flow freely with minimal. In 1996 he wrote his landmark book, effortless mastery, liberating the master musician within. His ideas and concepts on entering the space have inspired countless musicians of all walks of life, and his book effortless mastery has had a lasting legacy as one of the most important and effective books on how to get out of your own way during practice leaving musicians more creative, spontaneous, and expressive no. Rays raving about kenny werners effortless mastery. The four steps, pianist kenny werner notes that he never aspired to be a guru. Hope you enjoyed this video on effortless mastery kenny werner. Kenny werners 2018 solo album the space was a work of striking lyricism and improvisational inventiveness. As a theorist, his book effortless masteryliberating the master musician within has had a lasting influence on a generation of musicians since it was first published in 1996. He showed me how to enjoy music and how to practice the right way. Rays raving about kenny werners effortless mastery no. Kenny werner interview from creative mastery warp academy.
Effortless mastery, liberating the master musician within is a book that the world really needs. Werner, a masterful jazz pianist in his own right, uses his own life story and experiences to explore the barriers to creativity and mastery of music, and in the. Effortless mastery kenny werner sax on the web forum. Effortless mastery by kenny werner, 9781562240035, available at book depository with free delivery worldwide. Pianist kenny werners book effortless mastery has helped a lot of people who struggle with the fear of performance. Liberating the musician within, kenny werner 192 pages paperback ebook this book summary is part of an ongoing project to summarise 70 books on learning how to learn for more, see the full reading list. I highly recommend kenny werners book effortless mastery. 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 in our life. Oct 16, 2009 effortless mastery by kenny werner is a book i never keep far from my reach and i recommend to everyone. The space is not only the name of the album and its title track, it is also a chapter in werners book effortless mastery that deals with creativity and his approach to playing such as being in the moment and content with what is. Effortless mastery was not written by a philosopher or an academic. Aug 22, 2011 kenny groundbreaking work on improvisation, effortless mastery liberating the master musician within, was published in 1996. Kenny groundbreaking work on improvisation, effortless mastery liberating the master musician within, was published in 1996. The space gets its title from a chapter in effortless mastery, werners book dealing with creativity and his approach to playing that has influenced a generation of jazz players.
This book is for those of you who know your scales and feel ready for the final step, to allow music to flow effortlessly through you. Kenny teaches that the joy of practicing is concentration. Pianist kenny werners effortless mastery book gives musicians and artists advice on how to let go of the inner fears and inhibitions that hold them back while they are performing. Effortless mastery of melody, harmony and rhythm is a further development of mr. In kenny werners outstanding book effortless mastery, we learn how to truly master an instrument.
Pianist kenny werner s effortless mastery book gives musicians and artists advice on how to let go of the inner fears and inhibitions that hold them back while they are performing. Jazzman kenny werner, master musician the mercury news. Part 3 has discussion topics about the book with my answers. It was not written by a philosopher or an academic. A concise, free and complete summary of effortless mastery kenny werners bottleneck busting guide to mastering your craft by learning to. 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. Effortless mastery werner, a masterful jazz pianist in his own right, uses his own life story and experiences to explore the barriers to creativity and mastery of music, and in the process reveals that mastery is available to everyone, providing practical, detailed ways to move towards greater confidence and proficiency in any endeavor.
It was a recording of a lecture given by werner in new york explaining the same concepts found in the book. Hes started a new blog, and part of the blog is a series of videos on how he practices. This goes through effortless mastery as though we were reading it together in a book club. Nov 05, 2018 the space is not only the name of the album and its title track, it is also a chapter in werners book effortless mastery that deals with creativity and his approach to playing such as being in the moment and content with what is. These tie in perfectly with the fourth of his 4 steps. These meditations are available as a free download directly from kenny werners website at. As a player with great skill and imagination, werner has led his various trios since 1981, and recorded dozens of sessions as leader or. The piece uses so much internal space that it often reads as a study in tone decay. Kenny werner is a true icon of modern jazz piano and improvisation. Many musicians are inhibited, held back by a constant critic in their minds and, consequently, unable to access their full musical potential, says kenny werner, artistic director of berklees effortless mastery institute.
Part 4 shows my notes and details on applying werners four steps to effortless mastery. I read this book twice and watched several of his dvds about learning to play music in an. Kenny werner, is one of my favorite pianists ive ever had the pleasure of working with. Although the applications of this book could benefit to any profession it is so refreshing to have something like this written by a musicians perspective. Kenny werner effortless mastery of melody harmony rhythm. Im excited to hear and watch these videos, and encourage you to check them out the first three below. In this video, he demonstrates personally, with his usual kindness and wisdom, exercises he developed over his career that he still employs today. I have an idea that pianist spike wilner has read kenny werner s book effortless mastery. Werner has since created videos, lectured worldwide and authored many articles on how musicians, artists or. Many are so impressed that they buy copies for their musician friends. Kenny werner goes beyond chops, theory, and fashion, and focuses on what music ultimately comes down to, spiritual communion. Liberating the master musician within is a book for any musician who finds themselves having reached a plateau in their development.
His ideas and concepts on entering the space have inspired countless musicians of all walks of life, and his book effortless mastery has had. Using his life experiences as a microscope into the artist s mind. When you have your pieces down to effortless mastery then you begin with the affirmations and working on your ego. Kenny werner, masterful jazz pianist and the artistic director of effortless mastery institute at berklee college of music, discusses his approach. Using his life experiences as a microscope into the artists mind, effortless mastery is a guide to distill the emotional, spiritual, and psychological aspects of an artists life. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading effortless mastery.
The composition opens with some moody simple single notes which in effect sets the tone and the spirit for. The subtitle to this book is liberating the master musician within. Pianistcomposer kenny werners impact can be measured on a number of levels. I can hear most musicians trying and the effort makes it to me very mundane.
Nov 25, 2011 jazzman kenny werner, master musician. Liberating the master musician within by kenny werner. A concise, free and complete summary of effortless mastery kenny werner s bottleneck busting guide to mastering your craft by learning to. Effortless mastery liberating the master musician within. This video, after a short introduction, is his lecture about the subject to an audience at the january 1998 iaje convention. Effortless mastery by kenny werner is a book i never keep far from my reach and i recommend to everyone.
Reguarly practice good thought patterns there are lots described in the book, e. I read it and i can tell you it changed my musical life. As a player with great skill and imagination, werner has led his various trios since 1981. Using his life experiences as a microscope into the artists mind. Kenny werner, is one of my favorite pianists ive ever had the pleasure of working with, and in my opinion one of the best pianists living on the planet.
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