Meredith Music Music, Artistry And Education - A Journey Towards Musical Growth And Enlightenment

Dr. Milton Allen takes you on a careening voyage that charts a path from being a good musician/educator to becoming an artist musician/educator. Based on personal experiences ranging from the hilarious to the life changing, this collection of Zen-like stories-followed by concrete suggestions will guide you along an artistic journey of musical growth and enlightenment. It contains practical, theoretical and philosophical information explained through simple parables-those little gems that carry with them an essential lesson.

Running through the woods? Building a program? Riding in an old Isuzu Trooper? Selecting repertoire? Climbing a sand dune? Constructing a rehearsal? Lessons from these experiences are all part of this insightful and fascinating collection.