The Musician's Book of Five Rings

There has never been a more unique book written on the subject of achieving musical mastery! From the sword to your ax, Hanshi Stephen Kaufman transposes the ancient wisdom of warriors into a performance-enhancing attitude to keep you sharp, disciplined, and prepared for true greatness. Based on the profound Five Rings philosophy of legendary sixteenth century Samurai swordsman Miyamoto Musashi, this book will teach you to overcome the common barriers to success in music and life. It is concisely written and to the point, and the concepts presented are easy for the serious reader to absorb and comprehend.