{"product_id":"making-music-and-enriching-lives-9780253219176","title":"Making Music and Enriching Lives","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003eA comprehensive guide to being an inspiring and successful music teacher\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTrade Review\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"This valuable resource can provide practical suggestions for establishing a studio atmosphere. The writing is intuitive and reveals the experiences and insights of a seasoned and experienced teacher.\" —American Music Teacher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"Blanchard's dedication is apparent, and she holds the reader to no lesser standard. With some effort, any chapter of this book could drastically improve an aspect of your teaching.\" —Strings Magazine\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\"A unique book that goes beyond instrumental instruction to show step by step what makes a good teacher with skilled, committed students. Beginning and experienced teachers will find new tricks and inspiration here, to rekindle their love of teaching and music. Bonnie's tips and stories will show how to run a studio, motivate students, deal with stage fright, teach artistry, and involve the whole family in music. This book is serious about music, but it's also fun—something that should always be part of good music instruction.\" —Sir James Galway\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eContents\u003cbr\u003eAcknowledgments\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 1. Enriching Lives\u003cbr\u003e1. Transform Your Teaching Style: The Music for Life Method\u003cbr\u003e2. Focus on Relationships First\u003cbr\u003e3. Instill Pride and Respect\u003cbr\u003e4. Show Students Your Commitment to Excellence\u003cbr\u003e5. Promote a Love of Learning and Independence\u003cbr\u003e6. Create an Atmosphere of Achievement\u003cbr\u003e7. Attitude Is Everything\u003cbr\u003e8. Make Practice a Priority\u003cbr\u003e9. Increase Success with the Music for Life Notebook System\u003cbr\u003e10. Energize Students with Goals\u003cbr\u003e11. Recognize and Reward Results and Effort\u003cbr\u003e12. Foster Happy, Confident Students\u003cbr\u003e13. Host Fun Musical Events\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 2. Making Music\u003cbr\u003e14. Use Practice Tricks for Fast Results\u003cbr\u003e15. Musicality Makes the Difference\u003cbr\u003e16. Multiply the Fun in Chamber Music\u003cbr\u003e17. Take the Fear Out of Memorization\u003cbr\u003e18. Help Students Become Confident Sight Readers\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 3. Tackling Your Toughest Teaching Challenges\u003cbr\u003e19. In the Beginning\u003cbr\u003e20. Make Learning Fun (and Less Painful) for Adults\u003cbr\u003e21. Troubleshoot Problems and Turn around Complaints\u003cbr\u003e22. Prepare Students for Performance\u003cbr\u003e23. Conquer Stage Fright\u003cbr\u003e24. Ace the Audition\u003cbr\u003e25. When It's Time to Say Goodbye\u003cbr\u003e26. Ask the Teacher\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart 4. Running Your Private Music Studio\u003cbr\u003e27. Establish Your Private Studio and Develop a Business Plan\u003cbr\u003e28. Get Paid What You're Worth\u003cbr\u003e29. A Life in the Arts: Is It for You?\u003cbr\u003e30. Make the Teacher's Life Easier\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFor Further Reading\u003cbr\u003eIndex\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Indiana University Press","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49400655020375,"sku":"9780253219176","price":20.89,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9780253219176.jpg?v=1730471219","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/making-music-and-enriching-lives-9780253219176","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}