In veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.