THE ART OF PRACTICING

Unleashing Natural Technique
and Musicality

Lessons and Programs For Pianists

Seminars For Musicians

by Madeline Bruser, pianist

One of the leading piano teachers in New York City and author of the highly acclaimed book The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart, Madeline Bruser helps pianists transcend their current level of performance by releasing physical and mental tension and unleashing their innate musical talent. Drawing on physiological, meditative, and musical principles she presents practical techniques for cultivating free and natural movement, heightened sensory awareness, rhythmic vitality, and mental relaxation. She thus guides both aspiring and professional players toward discovering their true virtuosic capabilities and fulfilling their deepest expressive potential.

"The attitude and approach presented in this book ring true and can inspire us to open up to music with stimulated imagination and inquisitiveness and to play 'from the heart' every time we sit down to play. I recommend this book and its ideas very highly."      Peter Serkin, Pianist "Give this book to any musician you love and to any person who loves what music does for them and for the world."      Richard Stoltzman, Clarinettist