The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music
by Victor L. Wooten
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Author: Victor L. WootenEdition: Paperback
Audio: English (Original Language); English (Unknown); English (Published)
Published: 2008-04-01
ISBN: 0425220931
Number of pages: 288
Publisher: Berkley Trade
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- ISBN13: 9780425220931
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Book Review: Exciting and Inspirational
Summary: 5 Stars
Anyone who criticizes this book because of Victors complete failure to explain how he became one of the world most accomplished bass players is absolutely right, but I think they're ignoring the point he's trying to make. Victors whimsical semi-fiction stories about the different music lessons that he stumbled upon for a diverse group of teachers are calling readers to action, demanding that they start opening their minds and ears in order to really understand music. He never makes the claim that his abilities came purely from these chance meetings, and anyone who has seen Vic live or heard his recordings knows that he's spent countless hours mastering technique- it's implied and typical, so he doesn't address it. There's no magical formula to speeding up scales and arpeggios, it just takes practice, so rather than write about his practice habits, Victor rights about how motivational teachers took his spiritual growth to new levels, allowing him to get in touch with higher music. His book focuses on the core ideas behind musical creation that so many musicians forget about in the quest for perfect technique, and is therefore a perfect read for anyone trying to fully realize every step of the path to mastery. Nobody can argue with Victor's skill, so it's definitely worth the time to see what he has to say about his patch to musical and personal growth.
Summary of The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music
From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes The Music Lesson, the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great. Then, from nowhere it seemed, a teacher arrived. Part musical genius, part philosopher, part eccentric wise man, the teacher would guide the young musician on a spiritual journey, and teach him that the gifts we get from music mirror those from life, and every movement, phrase, and chord has its own meaning...All you have to do is find the song inside.General Books
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