Discover Amy Porter
"If you haven't heard her, you should."
American Record Guide
Discover Amy Porter
"If you haven't heard her, you should."
American Record Guide
Unleash Your Musical Potential with Amy Porter's new book
The Anatomy of Sound: An Invitation to Discover the Inner Musician
Top reviews from the United States
- 5.0 out of 5 stars Helpful and enjoyable Love it! Has both great stories and helpful information/insights.
- 5.0 out of 5 stars Great Resource! This book is an absolutely fabulous resource that is truly holistic! I am looking forward to using It in my teaching.
- 5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Read! Excellent! Every musician should read this! Chock full of wisdom on every aspect of performing! Read it!
"When I learned Amy Porter, internationally acclaimed virtuoso and renowned professor at the University of Michigan, had released her first book, "The Anatomy of Sound: An Invitation to Discover the Inner Musician", I purchased it the moment it became available. Amy’s previous contributions have been stellar, whether in recorded works or performance DVDs with verbal instruction, so I knew this would be a comprehensive and meaningful addition to our libraries.
This collection of commentary, reflection, and guidance is hefty. It is part autobiography, inspirational commentary, and, at its heart, a how-to guide toward motivation, self-discovery, and possibility. Amy offers an unabashed bird’s-eye view into her own artistic journey and her mentorship of hundreds of aspiring artists over the years. Now, Amy managed to organize her in-person summer workshop, Anatomy of Sound, where she partnered with beloved colleagues Laura Dwyer and Jerald Schwiebert (to whom this book is dedicated) to bring it to book form.
This resource gold mine offers practical advice (basic instrument maintenance), specific guidance on all flute fundamentals, vulnerable personal stories, body-breath-sound connections, practice philosophy and implementation of practice, mindset, communication, performance empowerment, mental and emotional reflection, and vision with the ever-present intention.
For those who know Amy, you will smile at her stories and unique delivery, knowing she has put her entire being into these pages. For those who do not yet know Amy, you will as you turn each page. By the end, you may discover you have learned a great deal about the iconic artist-mentor Amy Porter and have learned even more about yourself."
– Marianne Gedigian, Professor of Flute, Rice University Shepherd School of Music for Flute View Magazine
Readers learn how they can balance musical expressions with physical presence, yielding a holistic approach to sound production. Her primary guide on this journey were the lessons learned from using her own journals of trauma and empowerment, Alexander technique, working with doctors, healers and yogis, teaching alongside movement specialist Jerald Schwiebert for 20 years and creating her own belief systems. As a distinguished Professor, her approach has proved successful for a generation of flute players winning major professional posts.
"Technically robust and musically forceful" * * * * * "Ms. Porter is a formidable player"
The New York Times