Books on Practice

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Arguably the first and only publication to apply neuro-linguistic programming (NLP) techniques to teaching music, this informative guide provides practical applications for accelerating the learning process and breaking self-defeating behaviors. Focusing on the structure of musical talent, this useful proposal offers insight into the workings of musical minds, provides NLP methods to utilize musical memory, and uses mental rehearsal to improve skills.  Read more . . .

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Teaching music is a demanding job in so many ways. Faber Music in association with Trinity Guildhall now publishes The Music Teacher’s Handbook, an invaluable resource to help teachers meet the many challenges of day-to-day teaching.

The Music Teacher’s Handbook is a handy reference guide for instrumental and singing teachers of all types and all levels of experience. It provides both practical answers and inspirational solutions to the real issues faced by today’s teachers.  Read more . . .

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If you suffer from stage fright and performance anxiety then help is at hand. One of the top psycologists in the performing arts, David Buswell, who has been working with leading musicisans ono-to-one for many years to help them perform at their best, has written a book to help. Performance strategies for Musicians has applications for anyone who has to perform in public. The book aims to help performers develop mental resilience, gain the most from practice time, prepare for performance (by using mental preparation techniques and creating pre-performance routines) and manage emotional and physical states during performance.

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In The Musician's Way, veteran performer and educator Gerald Klickstein combines the latest research with his 30 years of professional experience to provide aspiring musicians with a roadmap to artistic excellence. Part I, Artful Practice, describes strategies to interpret and memorize compositions, fuel motivation, collaborate, and more. Part II, Fearless Performance, lifts the lid on the hidden causes of nervousness and shows how musicians can become confident performers. Part III, Lifelong Creativity, surveys tactics to prevent music-related injuries and equips musicians to tap their own innate creativity. Written in a conversational style, The Musician's Way presents an inclusive system for all instrumentalists and vocalists to advance their musical abilities and succeed as performing artists.

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The basic premise of the book is that the musician plays two 'games'. There is one game that takes places in the real world and involves actual people and things. There is then another 'inner' game which takes place inside our own minds and this second game is the focus of the book. Green states that 'human beings significantly get in their own way' and the larger part of the book is given over to ideas to prevent this.  Read more . . .

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