{"product_id":"compassionate-music-teaching-9781475837322","title":"Compassionate Music Teaching","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eCompassionate Music Teaching provides a framework for music teaching in the 21st century by outlining qualities, skills, and approaches to meet the needs of a unique and increasingly diverse generation of students. The text focuses on how six qualities of compassion (trust, empathy, patience, inclusion, community, and authentic connection) have made an impact in human lives, and how these qualities might relate to the practices of caring and committed music teachers. This book bridges the worlds of research and practice, discussing cutting-edge topics while also offering practical strategies that can be used immediately in music studios and classrooms. Each chapter is addressed from multiple perspectives, including: research in music, education, psychology, sociology, and related fields; insights from various students and teachers across the United States; and an in-depth study of five music teachers who represent a broad range of genres, student ages, and pedagogical approaches. The b\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThis engaging, accessible, and informative book goes to the heart of what matters in music teaching and learning – making a positive impact on human lives. Drawing on scholarship and inspiration from the personal narratives of compassionate educators, Compassionate Music Teaching invites us to delve deeply into strategies for engaging students and teachers alike in reaching their full potential. -- Susan O’Neill, Dean, Academic and Research, Simon Fraser University; President-Elect, International Society for Music Education\u003cbr\u003eBased on interviews with five highly skilled, powerful music teachers in diverse settings, Karin Hendricks addresses the core themes of compassion, empathy, patience, community, connections, and inclusion, issues that are fundamental to the profession. Engaged and engaging, the writing style is both direct and authentic, juxtaposing mind, heart and spirit. -- Liora Bresler, Professor of Curriculum and Instruction, University of Illinois; Author, “The Arts in Children’s Lives”; ¬Co-Founder, International Journal of Education and the Arts; Editor, the International Handbook of Research in Arts Education\u003cbr\u003eCompassionate Music Teaching presents a fresh and exciting new paradigm for music teaching in the 21st Century.  Framed around qualities that are evident in the strong teacher\/student relationships that she highlights throughout, Hendricks presents compelling research that supports practical suggestions that can be used immediately in the classroom or studio.  I highly recommend this book for those that wish to think deeply about new ways to approach teaching and hope to create an atmosphere where both teacher and student are inspired and motivated to learn and play music. -- Brenda Brenner, Associate Professor of Music Education, Indiana University Jacobs School of Music; President, American String Teachers Association\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDedication Preface Acknowledgements 1. The Nature of Compassion 2.  Models of Compassion 3. Trust 4. Empathy 5. Patience 6. Inclusion 7. Community 8. Authentic Connection Afterword","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51040250528087,"sku":"9781475837322","price":55.8,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781475837322.jpg?v=1750946155","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/compassionate-music-teaching-9781475837322","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}