Now I Love Music Practice

Now I Love Music Practice

Author: Ron Ottley

Publisher:

Published: 2009

Total Pages: 93

ISBN-13: 9780473124007

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"This book will encourage, support and inspire all music pupils. It can change a reluctant pupil's attitude to music practice and motivate them to want to practise. It will help pupils understand how we learn to play a musical instrument. It will encourage pupils to take responsibility for themselves, and for their own progress."--Page 4 of cover.


Music Practice Record and Assignment Book

Music Practice Record and Assignment Book

Author: Gail Lew

Publisher: Alfred Music

Published:

Total Pages: 52

ISBN-13: 9781457489266

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This comprehensive and unique record book serves as a valuable communication tool that allows student, teacher, and parent to evaluate the quality and quantity of weekly practice for one full year. Parents can maintain a permanent record of practice time, teachers can record memorized pieces, performances, and musicianship skills learned, and students can use the music dictionary, composer listing, popular song title listing, scale fingering reference chart, major and relative minor scale exercises and chord charts.


The Practice of Practice

The Practice of Practice

Author: Jonathan Harnum

Publisher:

Published: 2014-07-01

Total Pages: 275

ISBN-13: 9780970751218

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talent means almost nothing when it comes to getting better at anything, especially music. Practice is everything. This book covers essential practice strategies and mindsets you won't find in any other book. You'll learn the What, Why, When, Where, Who, and especially the How of great music practice. You'll learn what research tells us about practice, but more importantly, you'll learn how the best musicians in many genres of music think about practice, and you'll learn the strategies and techniques they use to improve. This book will help you get better faster, whether you play rock, Bach, or any other kind of music.


The Art of Practicing

The Art of Practicing

Author: Madeline Bruser

Publisher: Crown

Published: 2013-06-19

Total Pages: 289

ISBN-13: 0307833747

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An illustrated guide for the amateur and professional musician that teaches us how to transform practicing from an often laborious activity into an exhilarating and rewarding experience Foreword by Yehudi Menuhin • “Give this book to any musician you love and to any person who loves what music does for them and for the world.”—Richard Stoltzman, clarinetist In The Art of Practicing, acclaimed pianist and teacher Madeline Bruser combines physiological and meditative principles to help musicians release physical and mental tension and unleash their innate musical talent. She offers practical techniques for cultivating free and natural movement, a keen enjoyment of sounds and sensations, a clear and relaxed mind, and an open heart and she explains how to: • Prepare the body and mind to practice with ease • Understand the effect of posture on flexibility and expressiveness • Make efficient use of the hands and arms • Employ listening techniques to improve coordination • Increase the range of color and dynamics by using less effort • Cultivate rhythmic vitality • Perform with confidence, warmth, and freedom Complete with photographs to show essential points of posture and movement for a variety of instruments, this is the definitive guide to turning practice from a sometimes frightening, monotonous chore to a fun, fulfilling activity.


The 14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music

The 14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music

Author: Dan Spencer

Publisher: Best Music Coach LLC

Published: 2023-08-25

Total Pages: 222

ISBN-13: 1957835176

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Just a short while ago, my dream was distant, like a fading star. I had a passion, a desire to sing and play, but I hit wall after wall. Every time I tried to learn, I felt more and more disconnected from the world of music. But destiny had another plan. With relentless perseverance over many years, I unveiled the secrets to mastering music in this digital age. I unlocked the treasures of music on various instruments and vocal techniques, amassing knowledge from diverse sectors: digital apps, books, online courses, and hands-on instruction with music teachers...including two college degrees. Unlike most, my journey wasn’t just about signing up for expensive courses or spending hours aimlessly on apps. It was about crafting a blend of apps, books, courses, and sometimes teachers so powerful that failing felt unthinkable. Dive into this ultimate guide for learning music and discover: Here’s exactly what this book will show you how to do: a- Niche Selection in Music: Find your calling...your dream, whether it's the romantic strings of a guitar or the soulful keys of a piano. b- Truth: Why talent, age, and experience don't matter when it comes to getting good at any instrument and singing. c- Value-based Learning: Why spending more doesn’t always mean learning more. d- A Symphony of Resources: Learn to use apps, books, courses, and teachers to your advantage, creating a harmonious learning experience that catapults you to your dreams. The Crescendo of Mastery: a- The Essence of Music: Deep dive into the emotional and technical aspects of learning any instrument and singing. b- The Cadence of Practice: Use your time and energy efficiently. c- The Maestro’s Mantra: Little-known secrets from music legends. d- Pleasure over pain: Avoid the most common mistakes that end up costing musicians thousands of wasted hours and opportunities. From Passion to Playing: a- Skip the line: Save thousands of hours of wasted time and do it right the first time. b- Daily Rhythms: Infuse music into your everyday life, creating a continuous learning environment. c- Encore Excellence: Turbocharge your progress and gain new confidence. d- Timeless Techniques: Pick the best song for you to learn right now. e- The Perfect Pitch: How to master 10,000+ songs in only 180 minutes! The tools and techniques in this guide are crafted with love and experience. As you flip through the pages, you'll feel the rhythm, the passion, and the dedication. "14 Unshakable Laws of Learning Music" isn’t just a method; it's a journey, a journey where every note is a step closer to your dreams. If your heart beats for music, if melodies and harmonies are what you seek, click "ADD TO CART", let the song, and the symphony begin, and be the MUSIC MAKER you were born to be!


Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Love Story, in Music Lessons

Every Good Boy Does Fine: A Love Story, in Music Lessons

Author: Jeremy Denk

Publisher: Picador

Published: 2022-05-31

Total Pages: 383

ISBN-13: 1761261886

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A uniquely illuminating memoir of the making of a musician, in which renowned pianist Jeremy Denk explores what he learned from his teachers about classical music: its forms, its power, its meaning - and what it can teach us about ourselves. In this searching and funny memoir, based on his popular New Yorker article, renowned pianist Jeremy Denk traces an implausible journey. Life is difficult enough as a precocious, temperamental, and insufferable six-year-old piano prodigy in New Jersey. But then a family meltdown forces a move to New Mexico, far from classical music’s nerve centers, and he has to please a new taskmaster while navigating cacti, and the perils of junior high school. Escaping from New Mexico at last, he meets a bewildering cast of college music teachers, ranging from boring to profound, and experiences a series of humiliations and triumphs, to find his way as one of the world’s greatest living pianists, a MacArthur 'Genius,' and a frequent performer at Carnegie Hall. There are few writers working today who are willing to eloquently explore both the joys and miseries of artistic practice. Hours of daily repetition, mystifying early advice, pressure from parents and teachers who drove him on – an ongoing battle of talent against two enemies: boredom and insecurity. As we meet various teachers, with cruel and kind streaks, Denk composes a fraught love letter to the act of teaching. He brings you behind the scenes, to look at what motivates both student and teacher, locked in a complicated and psychologically perilous relationship. In Every Good Boy Does Fine, Denk explores how classical music is relevant to 'real life,' despite its distance in time. He dives into pieces and composers that have shaped him – Bach, Mozart, Schubert, and Brahms, among others – and gives unusual lessons on melody, harmony, and rhythm. Why and how do these fundamental elements have such a visceral effect on us? He tries to sum up many of the lessons he has received, to repay the debt of all his amazing teachers; to remind us that music is our creation, and that we need to keep asking questions about its purpose.


101 Music Practice Tips

101 Music Practice Tips

Author: Tracy Selle

Publisher:

Published: 2017-08

Total Pages: 78

ISBN-13: 9781523320455

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After writing the best seller, 101 Piano Practice Tips, parents starting asking for another book. A book applicable to ANY instrument--not just piano.So here it is. In this upbeat book, you'll find most of the ideas in my first book, 101 Piano Practice Tips, but it's revised, expanded and updated to include all instruments.It even includes tips from music teachers across the globe. You'll get practice ideas from teachers in the United States, Canada, and even Australia. Whether your child plays the saxophone, the violin, the guitar--any instrument! This is the book for you!So many kids love the idea of playing an instrument, but practicing the instrument? That's not usually at the top of a child's to-do list.And if they do find the time to practice, it's usually because their parent kept nagging them. How frustrating!Music teachers are frustrated too. It's nearly impossible to teach students new concepts when they don't understand the old ones--all because of a lack of practice.If you're a parent in this situation, I have just the solution you're looking for. In this book you'll discover all the tips I've learned during my years of teaching. Fun, practical ways to get your kids to practice their music-without nagging.But this book goes one step further. I'll show you easy ways to encourage better quality practice. Even if you've never had a music lesson in your life! Best of all, most of the tips are designed for kids of all ages, with one section devoted specifically to older students.There's even a chapter for what to do if your child wants to stop taking lessons. That's right, there is hope and my book will show you exactly how to get them interested in playing music again.Don't be the kind of parent who sits on the sidelines waiting until their child wants to practice. Music lessons are too expensive for you to let another "no-practice" day go by.This book is your answer to help your child enjoy playing music again, have good quality practice and develop a life-long love of music.


100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know

100 Left Hand Patterns Every Piano Player Should Know

Author: Jerald Simon

Publisher: Jerald Simon

Published: 2018-06

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781948274111

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100 Different Ways to play the same song. Piano students learn 100 fun left hand patterns to take any music and change it up 100 different ways. Also included in the book is the FUN FAKEBOOK which includes 100 piano pieces in facebook format where the melody (Right Hand - treble clef) and the given chords for each measure are shown. The students can then fake or make up a left hand pattern to go along with the melody.


How to Practice Music

How to Practice Music

Author: Andrew Eales

Publisher: Hal Leonard

Published: 2022-03-01

Total Pages: 80

ISBN-13: 1705165281

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(Instructional). The essential companion for every musician. Accessible and authoritative, How to Practice Music is an ideal guide for anyone learning to play music. Suitable for instrumentalists and vocalists of any genre, this comprehensive handbook will give you a better idea of how to practice music, good reasons for doing so, and the confidence to succeed. Concepts: how to be motivated; how to plan your practice; how to warm up; how to practice core skills; how to practice pieces; how to practice mindfully; how to practice playing; and more!


Practizma Practice Journal

Practizma Practice Journal

Author: Susanna Klein

Publisher:

Published: 2019-11

Total Pages:

ISBN-13: 9781734042702

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You love making music, but are you stuck in a practice rut? Ignite your passion for practicing and take your creativity to the next level with the Practizma Practice Journal. Track your practice, reinvigorate your practice, and above all, enjoy the journey of being a musician. The journal is designed for passionate amateurs, music students, and professionals of all instruments. For those taking lessons, it can be used as a lesson assignment book and a practice journal in one. Feeling good about our music making is not a bonus, it's the most important thing.The book includes:16 weeks of goal setting 16 reflection prompts16 action challengesPractice ideasInjury prevention strategiesEfficiency tipsPractice journal pagesTake your practice from ho-hum to extraordinary with the Practizma Practice Journal.