Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within, Book & Includes Online Downloadable code

Written by Kenny Werner

Narrated by 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! Many are so impressed that they buy copies for their musician friends as gifts. Easy, effortless reading paperback.

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

• Language: English
• Publisher: Archieboy Audiobook Production
• Release date: Jun 16, 2021
• ISBN: 9781456637774

Reviews for Effortless Mastery

[S · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Hands down, this is the best book I have ever read about about art. Yes, its about music. I am a songwriter who paints, and Kenny's words of wisdom resonate for both realms. His compassionate, no-nonsense advice gets to the heart of what art is--a gift, to yourself and the world. All procrastinators, take heart. Kenny has keys to unlock the overwhelm. This is a beautiful gift to everyone who practices an art form, or wants to. Read it, be inspired and connect to the divine artist within. Thank you Kenny!

[Phil Osuya · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

This is the kind of book that I love and that brings together the unity of the Spirit and creative pursuits. I am about re listening to it again as there are lots of gems and practice that I want to jot down and dive deep. Wonderful book that will help my nascent musical journey

[elaine petry · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

At whatever stage your musical journey there is something here for you. I wish I'd have found this sooner, I'm grateful for finding it at all

[martinlillich · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Written from the heart, in the tradition of timeless masters like Inayat Khan. Based on nothing else but personal experience, and spoken by the author himself, this piece of uplifting literature has the intensity of an adventure book. I bow to the author, and to his teachers.

[Mike Tekulsky · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Very relevant and helpful. Lots of good examples. Highly recommend.

[Darwin · Rating: 5 out of 5 stars]

Great listen filled with gems you can take away and apply in your practice and approach. A must for musicians.

[Michael Lee · Rating: 4 out of 5 stars]

This book has really helped me to play with less effort and greater mastery. I have shared the ideas and exercises in this book with my students and have noticed an improvement in their playing. More importantly the enjoyment they get out of playing has increased. A must read for all musicians.