Tuning in: Practical Psychology for Musicians Who are Teaching, Learning and Performing - Mackworth-Young

Description

Highly recommended, entertaining and informative, this book by Lucinda Mackworth-Young explains the intuitive processes which all good music teachers and performers use. It sheds lights on many of the problems encountered daily and offers a wealth of practical tips and suggestions. "Tuning In" is for all instrumental and singing teachers who teach individually and in groups. It combines relevant psychology with a wealth of practical music teaching and performing experience, so that you can deepen your understanding of why pupils do and don't learn, how they learn, and how best to help them. More specifically, it will help you improve your relationship with pupils, motivate them to practise, and prepare them (and you!) for secure and anxiety-free performances. It will also help you deal with your pupils' difficulties, and develop and maintain a good working relationship with their parents. The book can be read straight through, used as a resource, or studied as a course. MMM, 2000.