Meredith Music Publications Music, Artistry And Education

Dr. Milton Allen takes you on a careening voyage that charts a path from being a good musician/educator to becoming an artist musician/educator. Based on personal experiences ranging from the hilarious to the life changing, this collection of Zen-like storiesfollowed by concrete suggestions will guide you along an artistic journey of musical growth and enlightenment. It contains practical, theoretical and philosophical information explained through simple parablesthose little gems that carry with them an essential lesson.

Running through the woods? Building a program? Riding in an old Isuzu Trooper? Selecting repertoire? Climbing a sand dune? Constructing a rehearsal? Lessons from these experiences are all part of this insightful and fascinating collection.