The Music Lesson
Book description
From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes an inspiring parable of music, life, and the difference between playing all the right notes...and feeling them.
The Music Lesson is the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his…
Why read it?
2 authors picked The Music Lesson as one of their favorite books. Why do they recommend it?
Even with my own years of experience as a musician and teaching sound design, I felt like an eager student basking in unexpected melodies of wisdom tales and humor behind the veil. Listening to Victor play his bass and tell his amazing, deep story is a truly spiritual journey that resonates to my core.
I got to meet him in person, and he’s the real deal. He’s not only a top professional with multiple Grammy awards but also an extraordinary, intimate storyteller and educator with a profound message about listening and following your intuitive guidance.
From David's list on power of music and sound on the brain.
The music lesson is a must-read for not only every musician but an inspiration to non-musicians as well. The book captures the real reason for playing music. The book straddles between a fictional novel and an indispensable true story of why we play music. It is clear in every word, page, and chapter that we play music to share feelings and communicate inspirational messages that can change your life, make you happy, fulfilled, inspired, and thirst for more.
I love this book not only for the content and inspirational message, but for the style of writing. It’s so engaging to…
From Barry's list on music inspiration.
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