On Becoming a Virtuoso of Life with Kenny Werner
Original Air Date Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Many people criticize their abilities. Whether it is taming an instrument or their voice, they judge themselves in lieu of experiencing the joy of the music they aspire to create.
Exploring the peaceful space within and de-noising our minds offers the gift of sweet silence to those who find themselves distorted. To help us quell the constrictions of the mind and realize harmony, Positive Psychology Podcast Host Lisa Cypers Kamen speaks with master musician and author Kenny Werner about becoming a virtuoso of life. Kenny details the learnings and practices of his book, Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life, and shares the value of our breath and the creative power of the self-love that resides in our infinite space.
- Kenny describes his vision of being the instrument and being a master creator. [2:00]
- Being a master craftsman involves allowing oneself to breathe without being overrun by the noise of thinking. [5:59]
- How to get into the space of a balanced mind. [12:25]
- The role of a healthy diet on the brain’s ability to focus on a task or test. [11:26]
- Kenny’s favorite musicians embrace and tune into silence. [15:54]
- In his book, Becoming the Instrument, Kenny details the space in ourselves that embodies self-love. [23:41]
Kenny Werner has been a world-class pianist and composer for over 40 years. His prolific output of compositions, recordings, and publications continues to impact audiences around the world. He has performed with such legendary musicians as Dizzy Gillespie, Betty Buckley, Toots Thielemans, Charles Mingus, Marian McPartland, and more. Kenny is the founding musical director of the Effortless Mastery Institute at the Berklee College of Music.
Book: Becoming the Instrument: Lessons on Self-Mastery from Music to Life
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This podcast episode of Harvesting Happiness Talk Radio about becoming a virtuoso of life is sponsored by:
Are We Happy Yet? Eight Keys to Unlocking a Joyful Life — A boot camp manual for greater emotional fitness. Happiness waits for no one and sometimes we all need support. What is getting in the way of your happiness right now?
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“We often lose ourselves in the mind rather than in the do. Click To TweetLearning to love oneself is a challenge for a lot of people.” @LisaKamen on @HHTalkRadio Click To Tweet“Learning to love oneself is a challenge for a lot of people.” @LisaKamen on @HHTalkRadio Click To Tweet“We may have had a pandemic but it was the best way to discover the infinite space that lies within. Click To Tweet“If you apply the lessons of yoga instead of applying the fears of music when you are singing, you'll find an instant connection.” @kennywerner on @HHTalkRadio Click To Tweet“The absence of thoughts, that alone is its own reward.” @kennywerner on @HHTalkRadio Click To Tweet“Laziness is the mother of invention.” @kennywerner on @HHTalkRadio Click To Tweet“Modern humans have developed a raging fear of silence.” @kennywerner on @HHTalkRadio Click To Tweet“Modern humans have developed a raging fear of silence.” @kennywerner on @HHTalkRadio Click To Tweet“Learning to love yourself during failure will remove the possibility of failure.” @kennywerner on @HHTalkRadio Click To Tweet“When I am doubting myself that is the only thing I am doing wrong.” @kennywerner on @HHTalkRadio Click To Tweet
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