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| The Music Lesson: A Spiritual Search for Growth Through Music | 
 enlarge | Author: Victor L. Wooten
Publisher: Berkley Trade
Category: Book
List Price: $15.00
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Avg. Customer Rating:  18 reviews
Sales Rank: 12253
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 288
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.5
Dimensions (in): 7.9 x 5.1 x 0.8
ISBN: 0425220931
Dewey Decimal Number: 781.1
EAN: 9780425220931
ASIN: 0425220931
Publication Date: April 1, 2008
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Product Description
From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes The Music Lesson, the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great. Then, from nowhere it seemed, a teacher arrived. Part musical genius, part philosopher, part eccentric wise man, the teacher would guide the young musician on a spiritual journey, and teach him that the gifts we get from music mirror those from life, and every movement, phrase, and chord has its own meaning...All you have to do is find the song inside.
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| Customer Reviews: Read 13 more reviews...
 VICTOR WOOTEN FOREVER April 1, 2008
7 out of 9 found this review helpful
I am honored to write the first Amazon.com review of this book (which is also my first Amazon.com review period).
It's not often that you find a man who is as selfless, genuine, and true as Victor Wooten.
Everything that makes him so special is reflected in his first book.
There are so many lessons and inventive/new ways to look at music (typical of Victor). The chapters in this book have not only helped me to become a better bassist but has helped restore in me the joy of self discovery as a musician, composer/arranger, and human being.
You will joyously find yourself picking up this "take to a desert island" book as you continue your growth as a musician and person.
This book is as top notch as everything else Victor puts his mind to.
Love You Victor!!!!
A Magical Revelation of Music Herself April 10, 2008
6 out of 7 found this review helpful
Before you read this book, open your mind to the possibility that the universe may be very different from your version of reality. This is not a book about music theory or how to play the bass. It is a wonderful and playful revelation about the relationship between Music and your life. Both will change for the better if you are willing to leave behind what you already think you know.
Victor weaves an unbelievably believable tale which unites ideas about space, time, numbers, and nature into a new view of Music as a living, breathing being. Fans of Richard Bach and Tom Brown, Jr., will enjoy this new perspective on their work.
Frankly, music players who are uncomfortable away from the written page of music will be uncomfortable with this book. Improvisors of all kinds will know you have come home.
A Practical Guide to Experiencing Music April 5, 2008
5 out of 5 found this review helpful
I was a bit turned off by the sub-title. I have very little interest in the spiritual perspective of the world's greatest bass player.
I was grateful that I could read the first chapter online, which sets the tone for the entire book.
The Music Lesson is a fun, entertaining exploration of music from a fictional perspective. There are many important lessons and ideas about music in each chapter. Many of these lessons trigger more questions than answers, which is Victor's way of expressing the importance of self-discovery and "finding your own voice".
I was blessed to attend one of Victor's Bass / Nature camps, so I was able to experience Victor's approach to inspiring others to experience music. I learned to get past my academic background of music theory and explore music with the mind of a child.
I still recommend learning theory, but also recommend this book as a fun read and an opportunity to think of music in a refreshing light.
Words of Wisom May 18, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Great book. If you're looking for a music instructional book with tabs and other things this is NOT the book for you. But, if you're looking for a way to mature musically this is the book for you. Victor Wooten has really captured the essence of song in this book. A must read for the serious musician. It does not matter if you play bass, guitar, piano, cello... (you get the picture) this book will be an eye-opening experiance.
Music + Love = Victor Wooten May 22, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
Victor Wooten weaves a lyrical yarn that is simple and pure in language and deep in the beautiful mystery of the spirit. Not just about music, this book reminds me of Richard Bach's classic "Illusions: The Adventures of a Reluctant Messiah." A must for musicians and artists, and those who like to think and explore and dig a little deeper into their souls.
Download the podcast of Victor's interview with Bob Edwards on XM radio for a great companion experience.
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