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10 Books for Music Educators
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Music
education is the art of facilitating a person through the creation
and understanding of music with a specific instrument. For
me, the primary element is the person, the secondary is the language
of music and the final element is the specific instrument.
Thus, some of the books on the following list will be “non-musical”
in nature, yet very people oriented and thus, imperative reading
for understanding your students. They have been influential
in shaping my career as an educator, I hope they provide you with
the same value.
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1.
A
Soprano on Her Head by
Eloise Ristad
Great book for alternative ways of approaching common challenges.
Excellent for insight into understanding the learner as opposed to
simply providing information to him. |
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2.
The Inner Game of Music
by Barry Green
This book focuses more on the conversations that go on in our brains
while we are learning/performing a piece of music. We all know
of the "little voice" (for some of us, it's actually HUGE!) that talks
to us while we perform. The Inner Game of Music shares specific
activities to allow us to remain in "the zone" while we play. |
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3.
The Art of Practicing
- A guide to making music from the heart. by Madeline Bruser
Madeline has excellent insight into effective and ineffective practicing
process. A wonderful book that is very "soft" in its approach
to learning. |
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4.
Unlimited Power
by Tony Robbins
Tony Robbins is known for his infomercials and motivational speaking.
He also utilizes a "science" called Neuro Associative Conditioning
(NAC). I believe he says it best. He feels we are
all born with the most powerful computer in the universe, our brains.
Unfortunately, it did not come with an owners manual. This book
is the owners manual. |
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5.
How to Talk So Kids Will Learn
by Adele Faber and Elaine Mazlish
Communicating in an effective and nurturing way is most beneficial
to our students. This book is geared to providing the reader
with the communication skills that will enable him to communicate
effectively, and in a way that nurtures the child's self esteem
(isn't that an oxymoron?!) |
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7.
The Musical Life
- Reflections on what it is and how to live it. by W.A.
Mathieu
A wonderful book that finds music every where, not just at a traditional
instrument. You really can sit in a meadow, or on your front
steps and hear the symphony of the world! |
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8.
Making Music for the Joy of It
- Enhancing Creativity, Skills, and Musical Confidence by Stephanie
Judy
Written with the "average user" in mind, this book avoids technical
jargon, and does exactly what it sets out to do; provide the reader
with ideas for "making music for the joy of it" Hey, isn't that
why we do this in the first place?! |
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10.
Reflections from the Keyboard
by David Dubal
Conversations with some of this centuries most prominent pianists.
Insightful to read, it truly makes the point clear that we are involved
in an art, open to all the interpretations of the artist and not a
science. |
BONUS
RECOMMENDATION:
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Effortless
Mastery
by Kenny Werner
I added this in because I just finished reading it (9/99). I
love this book! It's about the spiritual aspect of making
music. For me, it doesn't get much better than spirituality
and music, or as I like to call it., the magic behind the music.
It's about tapping that place in which we all perform without effort.
It's about being in the "zone"all of the time. |
Submitted
by Nicholas Ambrosino who can be reached at director@musicsimplymusic.com.
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