Successful Practising
A handbook for pupils, parents and music teachers
by Jenny Macmillan
Good progress on an instrument depends on both good teaching to inspire the student and also good practice habits.
Successful Practising is intended to help

• teachers guide their pupils with their practice
• teenage and adult students with their own practice
• parents who would like to assist their primary age children with practice.

It is particularly relevant to the early and intermediate stages of learning, though it will be of interest also to advanced players who feel their practising is not as effective as it might be. Endorsements from eminent musicians include

Clear and comprehensive, containing invaluable advice on how to practise and make the best use of practice time. An indispensable guide for anyone involved in any aspect of music education (Duncan McTier, double bass professor, RAM).

If we all followed the precepts admirably presented in Successful Practising we would all become wonderful instrumentalists and expressive musicians! (Bernard Roberts, concert pianist and professor, RCM).

I found your book to be the most well written and comprehensive handbook currently available, with a tremendous balance of academic rigour along with excellent separate sections for teachers, students and parents (Ben Cleverdon, Music Education Consultant).

Reviews of Successful Practising
The Trombonist, Autumn 2011
SMA Bulletin, Autumn 2011
The Strad, July 2011
Arco, Spring 2011
Piano Journal, Spring 2011
Piano Professional, Spring 2011
New Zealand Suzuki Journal, Winter 2011

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