Effortless Mastery

Liberating the Master Musician Within

De: Kenny Werner

Narrado por: Kenny Werner

Playing music should be as simple and natural as drawing a breath, yet most musicians are hindered by self-consciousness, apprehension, self-doubt, and stress. Before we can truly express our inner self, we must first learn to be at peace and overcome the distractions that can make performance difficult. Kenny's remarkable work deals directly with these hindrances, and presents ways to let our natural creative powers flow freely with minimal stress and effort.

Includes inspiring recordings of meditations designed to initiate positive thought. This book has become a favorite of many musicians who credit it with changing their lives!

"Effortless Mastery is a book that the world really needs. It was not written by a philosopher or an academic. Kenny Werner, is one of my favorite pianists I've ever had the pleasure of working with, and in my opinion one of the best pianists living on the planet. Kenny teaches that 'The joy of practicing is concentration. The joy of playing is liberation.' Effortless Mastery teaches the seeker how to achieve both at the highest levels. It also shows how to practice effectively, promoting real growth and how to play and perform free from fear and self-judgment. I highly recommend this book." (Quincy Jones)

©2021 Kenny Werner (P)2021 Kenny Werner

Very enlightening

I really enjoyed this book and have gone back and relistened to various chapters at random times. I have a whole new mindset regarding playing piano and music. Can’t wait to get the next book!

Great message

I love the deep spirituality behind this book. Thank you Kenny for such a gift.

The real deal

Kenny is really on to something incredible here. It had nourished and inspired me. Thank you, Kenny.

I Am a Master; I Am Great

I Am a Master; I Am Great
I Am a Master; I Am Great

I Am a Master; I Am Great

As a beginner, I hope to come back to this book after one, five and ten years, and find renewal. Similar themes as found in Wooten's "The Music Lesson" but without the fantastic trappings.

A dystopian technological thriller

Artificial Wisdom is a murder-mystery, dystopian sci-fi thriller set in the year 2050. The principal character is Marcus Tully, an old-fashioned journalist who still believes in reporting the truth. Tully has a band of misfit followers on his team to help report the truth without compromise. A catastrophic heatwave that killed millions across the Persian Gulf, including Tully’s wife, is the subject of Tully’s latest investigation, and he suspects that the heatwave was diverted from the US by geoengineering. This is set against a pending political contest to be a global dictator involving a former US President and the world’s first AI politician, Soloman, whose message is that he alone can avert a climate apocalypse by making the tough decisions humans are incapable of. Adding to the intrigue is the murder of Soloman’s creator along the way. Beyond its rich cast of characters and twisting plot, the book reflects on many major contemporary issues. These include climate change, AI, political power struggles, the prevalence of conspiracy theories and misinformation propaganda, massive wealth inequality, and their effects on the human condition. Humanity's future and its relationship with technology are at the core of Artificial Wisdom, which is well worth reading for a glimpse into what our future may hold as technology advances for better or worse at an unrelenting pace.

Profound

This is a must read for most of the musician, particularly those that are spiritual and nature, and might find themselves frustrated in their music from time to time. Some very great advice written in the manner of zen of archery.

Inspiring, deep, enjoyable

This book has the potential to be life changing. Read beautifully, intelligent, clear and inspiring

"just believe you are good at music"

The whole premise of the book is that the difference between average musicians and great ones is that the great ones believe they are great.

The author himself even says he was good at piano at 9 years old without ever trying to be. This book is only for those who have already mastered music and feel limited by their insecurities.

if you do not already possess a great skill in musicianship this book will provide nothing. It is almost entirely a guided meditation reciting mantras that help to silence the inner critic.

I liked the audio book even better than the print!

I read this in print first. Enjoyed hearing the voice, and music in the background. It came off as very reassuring and somehow less idealized and more attainable. Was fun to listen to! Helpful.

A New Found Self

More than words, an experience of self enlightenment. Treat yourself to a new you. Thanks Kenny. Let's do lunch