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Play Life More Beautifully
This inspiring book based on a series of passionate and illuminating conversations between two dear friends discusses everything from God, music, friendship, teaching, death, and more. One friend is religious scholar, poet, and teacher of mystical traditions, Andrew Harvey. The other is acclaimed pianist, composer, and teacher Seymour Bernstein. At 87 and going strong, Seymour has become an inspiration to thousands of people across the country thanks to the recently released and critically acclaimed documentary Seymour: An Introduction, which led to the idea for this book. In Conversations with Seymour, readers will learn more about themselves through the insight observations of Bernstein and Harvey.
Monsters and Angels
This book by internationally known writer, composer, teacher and lecturer Seymour Bernstein expounds upon topics touched on in his bestseller With Your Own Two Hands (HL50482589). Bernstein teaches readers the truth about performing careers, offering insights and advice on both personal and musical issues. In Part 2, he discusses the importance of music education, covering both "monster" and "angel" teachers, managers and critics. Bernstein believes that everyone has a right to develop whatever talent they have, for self-fulfillment and self-development, if not necessarily for a career.
Play Life More Beautifully
When 86-year-old pianist and teacher Seymour Bernstein met Ethan Hawke, international film star, at a dinner party, the two quickly discovered they shared a common malady: stage fright. Based on his familiarity with nervousness prior to concerts, Seymour was able to provide Ethan with invaluable insight and advice. That was the beginning of a deep friendship. Renowned spiritual scholar and activist Andrew Harvey was a fellow dinner guest that auspicious night and contributed to the decision to create a documentary about Seymour exploring his unique combination of accomplished musician, teacher, and seasoned elder. The film, Seymour: An Introduction, directed by Ethan Hawke, has received enthusiastic critical acclaim. Seymour and Andrew’s friendship has continued to thrive with a shared curiosity and appreciation for the intersection of life and art. The trusting conversations captured in this book meld memory with philosophy, and observations with reflections, dissolving the line between teacher and pupil. With equal parts candor and generosity, Seymour and Andrew offer a master class in playing life with our fullest, most gracious selves.
The Leschetizky Method
Hard-to-find book documents methods of legendary piano teacher. Clear, easy-to-follow text, illustrated with many music examples, photos of hand positions, etc.Includes finger exercises, scales, octaves, chords, arpeggios, dynamics, the pedal, more. "
With Your Own Two Hands
This best-seller by the nationally acclaimed pianist is a realistic program for conquering nervousness, sharpening concentration, and enhancing coordination. Bernstein observes that musicianship requires the same talents used in any activity, and shows how to develop a dedication to practice that can harmonize the musical and personal self. Copyright © Libri GmbH. All rights reserved.
Musi-physi-cality
The purpose of Musi-Physi-Cality is to acquaint a young student with choreographic movements at the keyboard-movements which are the physical counterparts of musical responses. By making a physical connection to musical feeling, the student will be able to play the piano better and with more confidence.
With Your Own Two Hands
Description: In With Your Own Two Hands, Seymour Bernstein teaches us what it can mean to reproduce masterpieces of music by our own efforts.He directs us to the truth that lies at the heart of music-the truth that binds the musical self to the personal self. He speaks to both the amateur and the professional musician about practicing, nervousness, physical coordination, sensory perception, choreography and technique. He elicits what is best in our nature, builds our self-esteem, and secures an enduring happiness with music.
Chopin
A first of its kind, this book by noted pianist, composer, writer, and teacher Seymour Bernstein contains revelatory insights on Chopin's pedal indications, and the crescendo/diminuendo signs, often called "hairpins."
Birds
Contents: The Chickadee * The Eagle * The Hummingbird * The Penguin * The Purple Finch * The Sea Gull * The Vulture * The Woodpecker.
20 Lessons in Keyboard Choreography
This unique book presents 'choreography' to pianists as a means of making a physical connection to musical feeling. The author has invented symbols designating finger, wrist and arm movements that will result in physical comfort and a sense of predictability and ease when performing for others.
