Energy Stew - Can You Become The Instrument? Interview With Kenny Werner

2022-03-04

Where does the magic in music come from. Is it the musician? Is it the instrument? Kenny Werner, a born prodigy to music, doesn't have the answer yet he's a great teacher so what is he teaching if he doesn't know. He learned early on that he was most truly himself when he was playing and in a sense let the instrument play him. It's really about getting out of your own way and not judge the results you get. The job is to become free. He also believes you have to work hard dev...

Where does the magic in music come from. Is it the musician? Is it the instrument?

Kenny Werner, a born prodigy to music, doesn't have the answer yet he's a great teacher so what is he teaching if he doesn't know.

He learned early on that he was most truly himself when he was playing and in a sense let the instrument play him.

It's really about getting out of your own way and not judge the results you get. The job is to become free.

He also believes you have to work hard developing your skills but also in a fashion that provides the space to fail.

Tune in to this wonderful interview with Kenny to hear his wisdom about "Becoming the Instrument".

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