The Inner Game of Music was inspired by W. Timothy Gallwey's Inner Games books such as The Inner Game of Tennis.  Bassist Barry Green wondered if some of the approaches used in sport would also apply to music performance.

One of the main ideas of the book is that performance is equal to potential less mental interference.  In other words, one goal is to reduce the amount of mental interference that gets in the way of an excellent performance.  I can relate to that!

The chapters include:

1. The Mozart In Us
2. The Inner Game
3. The Inner Game Skills
4. The Power Of Awareness
5. The Power Of Will
6. The Power Of Trust
7. Letting Go
8. Coping With Obstacles
9. Improving The Quality Of Musical Experience
10. Teaching And Learning
11. The Inner Game Listener
12. Parent And Coach
13. Integration And Balance
14. Ensemble Playing
15. Improvisation, Composition, and Creativity

There are many excellent insights and exercises in this book to help you achieve greater performance, confidence, and joy in your musical adventures.

Hardcover reviewed by Greg Dixon
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Saturday, June 12, 02010

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