Introduction
Part I: Artful Practice
1. Getting Organized Artful Practice Defining Practice Creating a Practice Environment The Five Practice Zones Planning Your Practice Scheduling Practice Sessions Choosing New Material Self-Recording
2. Practicing Deeply, I Practicing Deeply Habits of Excellence Essentials of Artistic Interpretation Mental Imaging Warming Up
3. Practicing Deeply, II The Craftsmanship of Practice Starting New Material Managing Repetition Solving Problems
4. Practicing Deeply, III Ripening Your Repertoire Taking Breaks Memorization Concepts Memorization Strategies
5. Practicing Deeply, IV Building Technique Upgrading Musicianship Fueling Motivation Committing to the Creative Process
6. Musical Collaboration Musical Collaboration Professionalism Interacting in Rehearsal Correlating Solitary and Group Practice Igniting Synergy Forming a Musical Group
Part II: Fearless Performance
7. Unmasking Performance Anxiety Fearless Performance Unmasking Performance Anxiety The Basic Anxiety Equation Anxiety's Effects The Roots of Performance Anxiety Portraits of Anxious Performers Crafting Confidence
8. Becoming a Performing Artist, I Becoming a Performing Artist The Heart of Performance The Five Facets of Preparation Preperformance Routines Backstage Techniques
9. Becoming a Performing Artist, II Stage Deportment Shaping Your Stage Presence Starting and Ending Harnessing On-Stage Energy Connecting with an Audience
10. Becoming a Performing Artist, III Dealing with Errors Postperformance Routines Practicing Performance Evaluating Your Progress
11. Performing like a Pro Performing like a Pro The Peak-Performance Myth Designing Concert Programs Three Model Programs Creating a Preparation Timeline Auditions and Competitions The Recording Studio
Part III: Lifelong Creativity
12. Injury Prevention, I Lifelong Creativity Musicians and Injuries Causes of Injury Warning Signs and Responses Injury-Prevention Basics Recovering from Injury
13. Injury Prevention, II Balanced Sitting and Standing Meeting Your Instrument Voice Care Hearing Conservation
14. Succeeding as a Student Succeeding as a Student Student-Teacher Dynamics Appreciating Criticism Embracing Career Challenges Counteracting Substance Abuse Boosting Creativity
Notes
Selected Bibliography
Index