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Book SynopsisIn The Positive Pianist: How Flow Can Bring Passion to Practice and Performance, author Thomas J. Parente applies the concept of flow to piano playing in order to demonstrate how student musicians can experience enjoyment and confidence from succeeding at something that challenges them to an engaging level.
Trade ReviewThis is a well-written, thoughtful treatise on a vital part of our profession, and the language Parente employs befits the intelligence and integrity of the author and his targeted audience. I recommend it for all piano majors. * Tony Caramia, Professor of Piano, Eastman School of Music *
Thomas Parente's focus on research-based learning and positive flow makes The Positive Pianist a unique and welcome addition to the field of piano pedagogy. * Scott McBride Smith, Cordelia Brown Murphy Professor of Piano Pedagogy, School of Music, University of Kansas *
Table of ContentsContents ; Chapter 1. Loving What You Do, Doing What You Love ; Chapter 2. Flow Experience ; Chapter 3. Building Skills ; Chapter 4. Combining Flow and Skills ; Chapter 5. Learning a Simple Piece ; Chapter 6. Learning a More Complex Piece ; Chapter 7. Developing the Confidence to Perform ; Chapter 8. Teaching to Flow ; References ; Index
