[Harp-L] Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery - was Learning Scales

[Pierre <plavio@xxxxxxxxxxxx>]

Hey Doc,

I finally got around to buying Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery book as you suggested about 4 months ago, I'm about half way thru it and I can hardly put it down. Its giving me answers to question I have had for over a year. Besides the meditation aspect which I am sure will be helpful, I am getting confirmation that when practicing, quality (mastery) is key over quantity. 

This book is great as in reading it, you get to learn some of the key lessons the top players have had to learn on their way to mastery.

In case some of you don't know Kenny Werner, Kenny is a fabulous Jazz Pianist. I've seen Kenny play live on several occasions and each time I see him, I can't believe how music just poors out of him. Reading his book I am geting an understanding of where it all comes from. By the way, the Toots and Kenny Werner CD is an excellent CD. If you like Bill Evans, you should like Kenny on this CD. 

Don't expect miracles, for things to get effortless, you still need to practice, but the book provide insights in how to practice effectively. I will stop here, if your interested, buy the book. One last note, this book can help you enjoy your life, its not just about music.

Thank you so much doc for your suggestion,

Pierre.



 



  

  


----- Original Message ----- 
  From: Dennis B. Alters MD 
  To: slavio@xxxxxxxxxxxx 
  Sent: Thursday, November 25, 2004 7:51 AM
  Subject: Re: Learning Scales


  Pierre,

  Thank you for the thoughtful and inspiring post. I am sure that you will obtain many extremely helplful replies from the collective wisdom on Harp-L. Your post will open up a rich and rewarding discourse on the philosophy and techniques of Mastery. My offering to you is to read Kenny Werner's Effortless Mastery.
  --
  Dennis B. Alters, MD 

  Diplomate, American Board of 
  Psychiatry and Neurology 
  Diplomate, American Board of 
  Child and Adolescent Psychiatry