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The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music
The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music
The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music
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The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music

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"Boy, do I have a lot to learn!" Anyone who's ever picked up a musical instrument of any kind-from the first caveman banging rocks to that little kid at the guitar shop-has though that. I know I did. I'd been trying for years to break in to the music scene, to show everyone my chops, to make my mark. And I was good. But I wasn't great. I knew that there was something wrong.

Then the teacher showed up. I didn't ask for him. I didn't think I needed him. And all he said he could teach me was "nothing."

What happened next, you may not believe...I sure didn't...but that didn't stop him.

The Music Lesson is the inspiring story of a young bass player and the lessons he learns about Life, Music, and the Life of Music. Throughout this audiobook is new, original music written by Victor Wooten and a bonus performance by the original supergroup Bela Fleck and the Flecktones.
LanguageEnglish
Release dateJun 7, 2010
ISBN9781400188178
The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Hands down one of the best books/audio books on music. It's not typical or conventional but it teaches you so much about music. Highly recommend to anyone

    3 people found this helpful

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    Wow,,, just wow... What amazing audiobook... I've the hard copy as well but with music and Victor's voice,I related more.. A+++

    2 people found this helpful

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    The book has SHOWN me so much! It changes the way we may understand music and life. Thanks to the author for putting his ideas in it!

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    An absolute must read for all musicians young or old

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    I am into the spiritual side of music and in this book I feel it's talked about in a fresh way. Definately a must reed if you like that sort of thing.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Somewhat odd in some respects because of the way the subject matter is presented. Reminds me of the Plato technique of questions asked and then pondered. Being a lifelong musician I did learn something though that I wish I knew when I started 60 years ago. These are things that you do not learn in most schools and universities. I will be thinking about this for the years I have left playing music.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    profound and yet so simple. life changing, life giving, it's life so simple.

    1 person found this helpful

  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    I've just finished listening to this and I feel so inspired and invigorated. This is exactly what I needed to hear as a bass player and a musician during lockdown. Dive in!

    1 person found this helpful

  • Rating: 3 out of 5 stars
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    Very interesting concept and execution. I fear Victor feels the reader isnt "ready" for the concepts presented in the book, but they're pretty simple ideas. Still, worth a listen.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Excellent view on the spiritual side of music. Will definitely recommend this to Abby musician, you'll surely see growth not just as, a musician but generally as a person.

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Brilliant, masterful, inspirational and beautiful! Highly recommended listening​!!! The music and narration are perfect!

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Wow...

    You'll get it after you finish it ! ! !

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  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Wonderful! For anyone interested/opened in perceiving things in a different way. As a dancer, it made me reflect a lot about my profession and the way I execute and could execute art. A must for any musician
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Very inspiring and insightful. Uplifting with deep meaningful truth and love.
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    Absolutely beautiful.
    As a musician i can only say thank you.

    You will get it ?
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Great book. Really touched on the philosophy of music. Definitely worth a listen.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    If you are a musician, this is a required read/listen. Victor is a magical human and wonderful teacher.
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    This is the best book about music! It’s sad that music is not approached and taught this way. Thank you Victor Wooton for your contribution to the world of music.
  • Rating: 4 out of 5 stars
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    A little to out there for me, but over all I quite interesting book!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Amazing book! This would change my musical life thanks you
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    Very spiritual, very interesting. I thoroughly enjoyed this book.
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    Great story…real or fantasy it was fun and very imaginative. A great musician and now a writer too.
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    Great for musicians that are looking to broaden their personal perspective on the art!
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Amazing book, an eyes opening absolutely magical.
    Thank you Victor !
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    A great story and a grest music lesson. Tnsnks Victor
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    Audiobook review; The right book at the right time for me. Pardon the cliche, but for me this book is the right teacher appearing when the student is ready. I have no doubt that this book came to me because of the same energy 'Michael' talks about. Packed full of powerful observations about music and musicianship wrapped in an entertaining, engaging story full of fun characters. I'm listening to it again and am absorbing even more and having more aha moments than the first time.
    Results; The ideas in this book if understood will make anyone a better musician - no matter the instrument.
  • Rating: 5 out of 5 stars
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    Absolutely inspiring book. The magic side of music which dwella in eveeything and everywhere.