Play It by Ear: Improvise Your Way to Lasting Friendships
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| Rating | : | 4.45 (700 Votes) |
| Asin | : | 0982347049 |
| Format Type | : | paperback |
| Number of Pages | : | 200 Pages |
| Publish Date | : | 2015-02-06 |
| Language | : | English |
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We struggle with making friends or alienate the ones we already have, leaving us feeling lonely and confused.Play It by Ear offers a fresh, jazz-inspired approach to help us connect with others in a positive, meaningful way. By adopting the flexible, accepting behaviors of jazz players, we can foster the trust and spontaneity that lie at the heart of enduring friendships. Readers will learn how to cast aside their expectations, bend with others to preserve and deepen their relationships, transform conversations into creative, rewarding “jazz dialogues,” and keep their cool in difficult situations. Reviews“Play It by Ear is a lively read, full of wisdom, humor, and anecdotes that both enlighten and entertain. Drawing on experience from his two careers — first as a professional musician and second as a therapist — Ron Carducci introduces the improvisational jam session as a model for mastering the art of relating. I highly recommend it!" — Jan Yager, Ph.D., friendship coach, sociologist, and author of When Friendship Hurts, Friendshifts, and Who's That Sitting at My Desk? “If you want friends, Ron Carducci says, be a friend. Yet many of us don’t know how. Refreshingly free of psychological jargon, this enjoyable book delivers a wealth of helpf
HUMAN RELATIONS 101 WITH MUSICAL ANALOGIES HUMAN RELATIONS 101 WITH MUSICAL ANALOGIESPLAY IS BY EAR is good , solid advice about getting along with others, making and retaining friendships and getting more out of life. The particular ponts of view expressed in this book come from the author who is a respected clinical psycologist and jazz drummer.Ron Carducci came from a musical family and became a professional musician performing with nationally known stars in Las Vegas. Later he went into psychology earning his doctorate and continuing to perform musical. Jenny James said Play It By Ear Taken To Heart. I was enjoying the light reading of Play It By Ear until I reached chapter 7 `Wake Up Little Susie.' I felt as though the chapter was describing me as Carducci spoke of those who listen halfheartedly, cut off others, and jabber to fill the silence. I took this to heart as this was something pointed out to me a few years ago which I had worked on somewhat but then had relaxed once again into bad habits. As I read and reread this chapter I realized that "Play It by Ear" was more than light enjoyable reading. It was . "What a great book!" according to Dan Skea. What a great book! A former professional drummer, Dr. Carducci talks about the give-and-take required for jazz groups to really jell, and describes how a participant with inappropriate attitudes and expectations can destroy the band's "swing." The same qualities of openness and spontaneity that allow musicians to successfully collaborate, he says, are necessary for each of us to achieve and maintain meaningful relationships in our personal and professional lives. In easy-to-read, well organized chapters, he delive