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Book 1
‘Practising without Problems - Mental Training for (Jazz)musicians’
Table of Contents:Preface - Who is this Book for - How to Use this Book - Mental Preparation - Dealing with New Information - Getting Started -Practice Plans - While Practising - Practising Technique - Practising Jazz/Improvisation - Problems and Solutions -Teaching and being Taught - On Stage - Finally - Contemplation Collection - Appendix - Recommended Books - Acknowledgements - About the Author.
Illustrations by Mona Sabine Meis - Design by Han Halewijn Printed by HP Nacke KG - Wuppertal, Germany.
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The book can be ordered through this website.
Reviews and Comments:
'Practising Without Problems – Mental Training For (Jazz)Musicians'
Good book!
Lee Konitz, saxophone player
Michael Gustorff has organized the basics of practicing in a highly organized and simple presentation.
Dave Liebman, saxophone player
It’s a fresh and honest approach to how we (as musicians, teachers and students) can deal with practicing. The ideas are easy to assimilate.
John Taylor, piano player
The best book on the subject that offers advice on developing an efficient practicing mentality is Michael Gustorff’s ‘Practising Without Problems’.
Hal Galper, piano player
Receiving this book was well worth any extra fees!
Patrick C. Dorian, Associate Professor of Music East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania
Highly recommended. A true learning experience!
Reviewed by: Lee Prosser, www.jazzreview.com
Thanks for writing such a wise & useful book. I look forward to using these ideas in my own practice as well as my students practice.
Alan Kaplan, trombone player
The book arrived and is helping already.
Jim Meehan, guitar player
A powerful side effect of the book is that every time I pick it up I get no further than a couple of paragraphs before I have to pick up my guitar and get to work!
Mike Bibby, guitar player
I really enjoyed reading your book and I will use it in my lessons at the conservatory in The Hague.
Niels Tausk, trumpet & bass player, teacher, coach
I want to thank you a lot for this book. It feels like a wonderful present!
Kerstin Koerte, mallet player
Your book was with me almost every day during the last two years. It was good, very good for me!
Giampiero Girolamo, piano player
I ordered your book again. I gave it to somebody and it never came back to me. This is what happens to good books.
Albert van Veenendaal, piano player, composer
Book 2
‘Creativity & Everyday Life – A Mental Guide (Not Only) For Artists & Musicians’
Table of Contents:Introduction - Who is this book for? - Before we start - The Power of our Brain - Changing Something-Changing Ourselves - Learning - The Art of Healthy Repetition - Useful Memory - Some extra Tips - Energy - Focus - Long Term Planning - Attitude - The Power of Doubt - Short Term Action - Step by Step - Daily Routine - Weekly Routine - The Way We Work - The I-Company - Image - Problems, our (best) Friends - Internal Teachers - External Teachers - Mental Traps and Tips - Balance - The Realization of your Personality - Goodbye (Un)Happiness - What’s your Contribution? - Finally - Appendix - Recommended Books - Acknowledgements - The Author - The Musician - The Program. |
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Reviews and Comments:
‘Creativity & Everyday Life – A Mental Guide (Not Only) For Artists & Musicians’
“Creativity & Everyday Life” is both clear and succinct. It provides concrete directions and advice; it asks questions and puts you to work. I can thoroughly recommend this “signpost” to not only students of creative subjects but also graduate artists.
Willem Hillenius, Director ArtEZ Institute of the Arts
It's an excellent book for young folks starting out!
Dave Liebman, Artistic Director IASJ (International Association of Schools of Jazz)
I read your books and want to thank you for putting so much natural wisdom into words.
Marcela Simons, student Codarts Rotterdam
I finished your book on the same day I got it. Great subject! 'Big issues' presented in manageable portions. Congratulations with your second book.
Ineke van Doorn, singer, teacher, author of the book 'Professioneel Zingen'
I just took a look at the book. It feels good!
Henk Haverhoek, bass player
I really like your new book, it's simple and clear. I hope that it will sell well! You deserve it!
Francesc Capella, piano player, teacher at the Esmuc, Barcelona
What a good book, Michael! I just started reading and I really like it. It’s very close to the way I work with my students.
Hartog Eysman, singer/songwriter
CD
The latest CD of Michael Gustorff is ‘The GUST - A Gust Of Music’,
- 10 originals somewhere between jazz & pop music
- the acoustic violin meets computer beats & modern keyboard sounds
- improvisation & songlike structures melt into each other
(For more cds, please take a look at The Soloist )
Here are some excerpts:
‘Air Playin’ - ‘Punk Monk’
The CD can be ordered through this website.
Reviews and Comments:
Interesting....very special.
Wim Stoppelenburg, composer
Beautiful CD... sounds very ‘up-to-date’.
Heiner Gulich, saxophone player
Beautiful music, well produced... never boring. Congratulations!
Onno Kelk, guitar player
The compositions and arrangements are all beautiful. The sound is great. Your violin sound and your playing are superb, ‘very personal’ and I know I repeat myself - outstanding.
Andre Enthöfer, saxophonist/composer
Congratulations, sounds great!
Michiel Braam, piano player/composer
Beautiful CD. Some of the tunes and improvisations are outstanding.... would like to take a lesson from you.... I would like to order the next CD in advance. Ok?
Cor Mutser, guitar player
It’s good to listen to you again. Your songs are beautiful, never too long and your violin sound is very personal and ‘honest’.
Jasper LeClerq, jazz violin player/zapp4
I like the compositions, and the way the whole CD is built musically. There’s a good flow, nice sounds, overall freshness! So I’ll keep on listening ....
Tuuli Suominen, singer/songwriter/piano & jazz violin player
Fantastic, solid and straight .... in the way emotional players like to play and hear music. No stylistic barriers!
Stephan Schertler, www.schertler.com
An exciting combination of instruments and styles .... interesting compositions. The sound is wonderful. Congratulations!
Peter Huiying, guitar player
Something special. The music goes straight to the heart when you listen carefully.
Ella Hueting, head ArtEZ conservatory
A very good and successful adventure. Well produced! Beautiful!
Henk Bloemers, piano player
I listened to your CD several times and it’s growing every time. Every tune has its own atmosphere.
Hazel Leach, composer
Here is a list of other CDs Michael Gustorff plays on. Some of them are still available.
If you want to buy any or if you want to listen to samples, please contact us
The GUST:
- ‘A Gust of Music’
Trio Nuevo:
- Jazz Meets Tango
Dick de Graaf Septet:
- The Burning Of The Midnight Lamp
- Heartbeat
- Polder
- November
- Butterfly Blues
Colette Wickenhagen:
- Just Friends Jammin’
Uli Wewelsiep:
- My Favorite Stories
Walther Uhling:
- Was ist das Leben, wenn du mich nicht liebst
Cor Mutser & Patrik van Gerwen:
- If Only We Could Sing
- We Are Not Alone
Panhandle Swing:
- Play The Hits Of Bob Wills And His Texas Playboys
- Featuring The Panhandle Playgirls
European Danzon Orchestra Rompiendo La Rutina:
- Casual Balance Kindred
Mexico Lindo:
- La Ultima Noche
Nice Beaver:
- Oregon
Basta Die Band:
- Geiler Wär's Schon
Library Music:
- Four String Affair
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‘Practising without Problems’
Mental Training for (Jazz)Musicians
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Music Design ISBN: 978-90-77759-028
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‘Creativity & Everyday Life’
A Mental Guide (not only) For Artists & Musicians
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‘A Gust of Music’
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(LC03295)
Boss Records 226-11 : 4041806040186
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