Favorite Books

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Favorite Books
The Practice Revolution:  Getting great results from the six days between music lessons, by Philip Johnston is a new look at how students practice.  With over 320 pages of what works, what doesn't and why, it's the most ambitious, comprehensive and approachable guide to practicing ever undertaken, aiming to turn professional music teachers into nothing short of practicing experts. 

Not Until You've Done Your Pracitce:  The classic survival guide for kids who are learning a musical instrument, but hate practicing, by Philip Johnston and David Sutton.  

Fundamentals of Piano Practice by Chuan C. Chang is a detailed and technical approach to practicing piano.  It demonstrates how to solve technical problems, step by step in addition to practice methods, how to memorize hours of repertoire, sight reading, musical playing, relaxation, etc., and most importantly, Mental Play, in which you learn to play the piano in your mind.  This book is an excellent addition to anyone's library.


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