{"product_id":"more-than-music-lessons-a-studio-teachers-guide-to-parents-practicing-projects-and-character-9781538164037","title":"More than Music Lessons: A Studio Teacher's Guide","description":"\u003cb\u003eBook Synopsis\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eMerlin B. Thompson invites music studio teachers to link their teaching with notions of humanity and presents a timely vision of bringing student-centered teaching to life in the applied music studio. Filled with a myriad of practical tips and strategies, inspirational ideas, and real-life stories, More than Music Lessons demonstrates how music teachers may thoughtfully build on and exercise what’s already there with students. This means teachers appreciate their students’ sense of self, their personal and world views, their culture, and their spiritual individuality: teachers share rather than direct their students’ musical journeys. \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents, Practicing, Projects, and Character provide the student-centered framework. Having compassion for parents and the dynamics of students’ family home life is vital. Practicing fulfills our basic needs for autonomy, fluency, relatedness, purpose, and reflection. Non-performance projects bring fresh energy to students’ musical journey and amplify their musical persona. Character—an interweaving of authenticity, calling, soul, life force imprinted from birth—adds depth and integrity to musical explorations. The book features\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA myriad of practical and inspirational tips for vocal and instrumental teachers \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReal-life experiences with students and parents \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOngoing reflective explorations\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eFrequently Asked Questions \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eResearch from the fields of self-determination theory, humanistic psychology, and project-based learning \u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eTable of Contents\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cp\u003eIntroduction - Build On and Exercise \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 1. Sharing the Journey\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudent-Centered Teaching\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCurriculum Styles\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeaching for Inclusion and Diversity\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart One – Parents\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 2. Parents Make A Difference \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFamily Home Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusic \u0026amp; Family Home Life\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers \u0026amp; Family Home Life \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIndependence \u0026amp; Ownership \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 3. In the Lesson \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStep In, Step Back, Let Go \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDiverse Family Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTaking Homework Notes \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 4. Meaningful Conversations \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParents \u0026amp; Questions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAcceptable Tension\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e Parents’ Most Practical Resource \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers Letting Go\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOpening Doors\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFAQs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Two – Practicing\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 5. Framework of Basic Human Needs\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 6. Practicing \u0026amp; Autonomy\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAssumptions About Autonomy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLanguage \u0026amp; Gestures\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhat About Mistakes?\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProtecting Students\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHomework Notes\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeacher’s Belief in Autonomy \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFAQs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 7. Practicing \u0026amp; Fluency \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Activity Itself \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eRepetition\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCreativity \u0026amp; Challenges \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReview \u0026amp; Refinemen\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSlow Practice\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eImmediate \u0026amp; Evolving \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFAQs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 8. Practicing \u0026amp; Purpose \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMusicianship \u0026amp; Artistry\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBeauty\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaring for Music \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eVision of Life \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eReal Life Stories\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFAQs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 9. Practicing \u0026amp; Relatedness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeachers \u0026amp; Students\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUnconditional Personal Connections\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe Power of Smiling \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSense of Humor\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCaring Relationships\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFAQs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 10. Practicing \u0026amp; Reflection \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDeveloping Awareness\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eQuestions\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSilence \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFollow Up\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudent Report Cards \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eParent Check Ins\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeen Student Reviews \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFAQs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 11. Practicing \u0026amp; Listening\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListening 001 - Internalize\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListening 002 - Inspire\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eListening 003 - Share\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFurther Thoughts\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Three – Projects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 12. Non-performance Music Projects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBackground\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eProject-Based Learning \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTeacher’s Role \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 13. Giving Voice to Students \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStudents’ EMC Projects\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJunior High Threshold\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAmplifying Students’ Musical Persona \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFAQs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ePart Four - Character \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 14. Imprinted from Birth \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMy Gallery of Student Portraits \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eConnecting with Life Skills \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eChapter 15. Character \u0026amp; Music Lessons\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eExercising Character\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eEmpathy Starters\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eTalking About Soul \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eCharacter Reflections \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMore Than Music\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFAQs \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eFinale. Our Shared Humanity \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix A: Challenges\u003cbr\u003eAppendix B: Parent Letter \u0026amp; Teenager Letter \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix C: Everyday Music Connections Projects \u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAppendix D: Character Cards\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBibliography\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Rowman \u0026 Littlefield","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":51041221607767,"sku":"9781538164037","price":62.1,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0817\/1739\/5799\/files\/9781538164037.jpg?v=1750949415","url":"https:\/\/bookcurl.com\/products\/more-than-music-lessons-a-studio-teachers-guide-to-parents-practicing-projects-and-character-9781538164037","provider":"Book Curl","version":"1.0","type":"link"}