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The ultimate hands-on, step-by-step guide to learning the secrets, concepts, exercises, and tools for mastering your musical instrument. Suitable for all instruments, all genres, and all levels, beginners to professional From the Author, Martin Lass Have you ever wondered how some professional instrumentalists seem to be so very relaxed when they play, even when theyre playing so fast that the instrument seems to be on fire? Theyre totally into it with all their heart and soul, arent they? With no sign of nervousness! And talk about rhythm! And totally in tune! And how do they remember all those notes? Its inspiring to watch isnt it? I think weve all wished that we could play like this! It was always my dream as a boy to be able to play like the masters. Well, Ive been very fortunate in my life and in my music studies to have had some really great teachersteachers like Lim Kek Tjiang, Robert Pikler, and Igor Hmelnitsky. And Ive had the privilege of working with some of the greatest instrumentalists ever, like jazz trumpeter, James Morrison, popular guitarist, Tommy Emmanuel, smooth jazz guitarist, George Benson, popular pianist, Richard Clayderman, and classical violinist, Yehudi Menuhin. As a result, Im living my dream every time I get up on stage! Now, Im in the wonderful position to be able to share with you some of the secrets of the masters that Ive been given over the years, which have allowed me to become the master instrumentalist that Ive become. Contents 1 Important Stuff to Start With! (Core Concepts) Learn specific master secrets that define the difference between an average player and a master instrumentalist. 2 How to Play in a Relaxed Way Learn master secrets that will help you relax and that will make playing anything and everything a breeze. 3 How to Speed Up Your Playing When the relaxation secrets from Chapter 2 are combined with the master secrets in this chapter, speed will no longer be an issue. You'll soon be playing like a wizard. 4 How to Practice Learn the master secrets of how to practice, step by step. Intelligent practice saves time, effort, and produces better results. 5 How to Memorize Memorizing is not a talent. Memorizing is a skill that can be learned by anybody when knowledge is combined with application. 6 How to Overcome Nervousness Learn exactly why you get nervous, what this is connected to, how this manifests in your mind, body, and emotions, and exactly how to deal with it. 7 How to Play with Heart and Soul Explore all the possible things that might be keeping you from playing with all your heart and soul. Learn tools, exercises, and processes to allow you to express yourself freely and openly in your music. 8 How to Play in Time Learn how to improve your sense of timing and your sense of the beat in your music. Teaser: The beat is already in your body. 9 How to Play in Tune Learn secrets and techniques to improve your sense of pitch. A good sense of pitch is not a gift or a talent its a skill and can be acquired by applying the right techniques. 10 The Power of Visualization Applied to Playing Your Instrument Learn about the power of attention, intention, visualization, affirmation, meditation, and more and how these tools can be used to help you become a master instrumentalist. Important Stuff to Finish With! This final chapter has some important closing messages, bringing together everything thats been covered in this book into a unified picture of you as a master instrumentalist.