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(More customer reviews)This book is biography, psychological study, and musical commentary all rolled in to one. His biography would be fascinating standing on its own- from his Jewish upbringing in Newark, NJ, to his involvement in the Korean war (and his harrowing stories from that time in his life), wealthy patronesses, famous piano teachers, and the sort. But he also graces us with brilliant observations on music and faith, piano playing, and challenges the system that schools such as Julliard implement.
Mr. Bernstein has written a gem of a book. Though it is not instructional along the lines of "With Your Own Two Hands", I think it offers plenty of inspiration by way of his own life. Those who are studying music as a profession will find it interesting to see how a person managed to have an excellent career and overcome many difficulties. Those who, like I, are considered "Professional Amateurs" will find inspiration and solace in Mr. Bernstein's advice to those who truly love music but wish not to make it a profession. And those curious about how the music world works will be regaled with wonderful, sometimes funny, sometimes shocking, stories about the musician's life.
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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.
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