Product Description

An audition can be the most frightening - and most important -- ten minutes in a young artist's career. Now comes Don Greene, a remarkable teacher who has worked with Metropolitan Opera musicians, singers from around the country, and athletes including Greg Louganis -- all of whom know what it means to perform under extreme stress. Audition Success presents a groundbreaking method that has already made Greene one of the country's leading audition trainers. Combining specially designed self-tests and real-life examples from the careers of two performers, Audition Success will help performers understand what prevents them from nailing an audition and give them the tools to reach their goals.
Audition Success helps dispel the myth that you perform best by being completely relaxed. On the contrary, some anxiety isn't going to hurt, as long as you can make it work for you. Don Greene's techniques teach you how to monitor and control fear, and put your nervous energy to work. The beginning performer will find here the tools to prepare for the audition circuit, and the experienced performer will appreciate techniques that can turn good auditions into great ones.

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #395640 in Books
• Published on: 2001-08-01
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 160 pages

Review
Musicians face an intensely competitive orchestral job market and the reality that a three-minute audition can determine a life-long career. Don Greene's Audition Success gives young musicians a concrete set of skills to achieve the concentrated focus needed in these critical moments. -- Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony and Artistic Director of the New World Symphony
Audition Success is a must read for all musicians seeking professional careers. -- Julie Landsman, Principal Horn, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Faculty, The Julliard School.
Dr. Greene is a wonderful teacher. His words of wisdom are always insightful and illuminating. Audition Success really opened my eyes to a new way of auditioning and music making. It's an indispensable tool for any musician. -- Tom Sherwood, Principal Percussionist, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Before working with Dr. Greene, I was too often preoccupied with the what-if's while I was playing. However, through his methods of centering and visualization, among others, my concentration and sense of focus has since drastically improved my performance on many levels. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to beat their own mind-games! -- Julia Pilant, Principal Horn, Syracuse Symphony, Musician of the Year
Don Greene taught me and can teach you how to audition at a far superior level to get the job. When you are ready and willing to really improve your audition strategy, READ THIS BOOK!!!! -- Michelle Wrighte, Opera Singer, Met Regional Competition Winner, Chicago Lyric Opera
The key, I discovered, is not getting rid of the things that happen in stressful situations, because that's unrealistic, but instead learning how to work with them positively. This man really is incredible. His teaching... has really helped me pull everything into my own sphere of control. Working with him has been one of the most productive experiences of my life. -- Pat Gonsalves, trumpet, Oberlin student

Musicians face an intensely competitive orchestral job market and the reality that a three-minute audition can determine a life-long career. Don Greene's Audition Success gives young musicians a concrete set of skills to achieve the concentrated focus needed in these critical moments. -- Michael Tilson Thomas, Music Director of the San Francisco Symphony and Artistic Director of the New World Symphony
Audition Success is a must read for all musicians seeking professional careers. -- Julie Landsman, Principal Horn, Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, Faculty, The Julliard School.
Dr. Greene is a wonderful teacher. His words of wisdom are always insightful and illuminating. Audition Success really opened my eyes to a new way of auditioning and music making. It's an indispensable tool for any musician. -- Tom Sherwood, Principal Percussionist, Atlanta Symphony Orchestra
Before working with Dr. Greene, I was too often preoccupied with the what-if's while I was playing. However, through his methods of centering and visualization, among others, my concentration and sense of focus has since drastically improved my performance on many levels. This book is a must-have for anyone who wants to beat their own mind-games! -- Julia Pilant, Principal Horn, Syracuse Symphony, Musician of the Year
Don Greene taught me and can teach you how to audition at a far superior level to get the job. When you are ready and willing to really improve your audition strategy, READ THIS BOOK!!!! -- Michelle Wrighte, Opera Singer, Met Regional Competition Winner, Chicago Lyric Opera
The key, I discovered, is not getting rid of the things that happen in stressful situations, because that's unrealistic, but instead learning how to work with them positively. This man really is incredible. His teaching... has really helped me pull everything into my own sphere of control. Working with him has been one of the most productive experiences of my life. -- Pat Gonsalves, trumpet, Oberlin student

About the Author
Don Greene has worked with Greg Louganis and the Olympic Diving Team, members of the Metropolitan Opera Orchestra, conductor Michael Tilson Thomas, and countless Julliard students.

Customer Reviews

This book will help you win the job
Audition Success has changed the way I perform forever. It has instilled a very high confidence in my playing during auditions. Before, I was always nervous and doubtful about my auditions. But, after reading this book, I won the highest seat at my university orchestra audition. Thank you, Don Greene, for helping me achieve my dreams.

NOT a Theatre Arts Book
I ordered this book because my horn teacher recommended it, and I was confused that it was labelled (A Theatre Arts Book), because it isn't. This book by Don Greene was developed specifically for the professional classical musician. The methods might be useful to people involved in the other performing arts, but that is not what it is specifically for.
As for the quality, I haven't yet finished the book but find it interesting and potentially useful. The connection between professional sports and professional musicians is interesting to explore. If you are debating between this book, and The Inner Game of Music by Barry Green, I would reccommend this book if you are a performance or serious student of classical music. There are fewer errors in this book, and it is more directly applicable. However, if you are more of an amateur, then I think that The Inner Game of Music would be more interesting to you.

No nonsense - simply sound advice - a holistic approach
'Audition Success' by Don Greene is probably the best book I have read regarding audition preparation. It consists largely of transcribed interviews with two of Greene's clients. Using their experiences, the reader can craft his or her own audition preparation plan. It covers everything from methods to practice orchestral excerpts through to word association techniques which help performers settle in to the right mood the moment before they perform.

I am usually very skeptical about these sorts of books as there are many out there that are simply too wishy-washy. 'Audition Success' is a no nonsense approach that if read, understood, and applied, can be very helpful in making performers more successful in audition and other performing situations. A must read (and must do!) for all musicians taking auditions.