The Inner Game of Music

This was accidentally given to me by my viola instructor after being recommended as a way to improve my performing skills. However, while many of the concepts the book gives are excellent, I found the writing patronising and long-winded. While it is sometimes useful to have the 'Inner Game' techniqu......more

The book provides a comprehensive analysis on what helps / hinders our musical growth. As a musician early on in the development, I find some advices extremely valuable. The concept of "self 1 and self 2" lays the foundation for most discussions: every musician involves two “self” in terms of perfor......more

It's a bit tricky to rate this book. It appears that it has some very sound advice for musicians, but since I'm not a real musician, I cannot tell whether this is true or not. Anyhow. I learned about the Inner Game from a friend of mine and I've been wanting to read more about it for a while. I was n......more

My vocal teacher recommended this to me. I thought it was alright. The techniques and tips the book covers are things that may marginally improve your abilities. But it in no way can substitute a real teacher. A common theme in the book is to: try this, now try that, and notice if it feels and sounds......more

Let's clarify something: despite its name, this book is not written by the same guy who wrote "The Inner Game of Golf." I'd heard great things about that book, and decided to pick up this one instead, since I care more about music than golf. Huge mistake. Green spends most this book paraphrasing Gallw......more