Old Town School – On The Road
Dispatches from the road from our wayfaring travelers.
Clarence Penn on being a complete musician
Clarence Penn was here almost 2 weeks ago, but I’ve been going back through my notes and wanted to share some of his thoughts with you. His master class was “All About the ME: Managing my Musicianship and Economizing my Time”
1. Play clear ideas.
It’s not a contest to see who can play the most complicated stuff. Learn the music and discuss it (i.e., what can make it better?)
2. Engage. Ask people what they like to hear in a player – be open to sugestions.
3. Be in the now. If you make a mistake at a gig or session, move on, let it go – don’t let anything take you out of the moment.
4. History. Do research on your music and your instrument. Knowledge is power.
5. Helpers. Use tools to help you learn – software, recording equipment, cd players.
Other points he mentioned that I’ll pass on:
Be open to talking to people whether you think you might have something in common or not; Don’t try to sell yourself – people will hear about you if you work hard and have something to give; Be on time! ;Learn the music – internalize it; Offer non-ego base creative suggestions at the appropriate moment;
Body language and attitude is important; Develop Patience; Be inspired from within before looking elsewhere; seek knowledge from your peers and friends.
Remember – a genius is the one most like his/herself!
Filed under: Banff International Workshop 2009,Canada,Notes from Alison by Alison | June 4, 2009 | Comments (0)
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