[Menvi-discuss] Book Review: First, Learn to Practice, by Tom Heany

[Marda]

This sounds like a wonderful book and something I could have used as a 
student and can still use now both for myself and my students.  Do you know 
if it's available in accessible format?
Marda
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From: "Chris Smart" <csmart8 at cogeco.ca>
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Sent: Saturday, August 30, 2014 11:50 AM
Subject: [Menvi-discuss] Book Review: First, Learn to Practice, by Tom Heany


> Honestly, I can't recommend this more highly!  The ideas in this little 
> book will be old hat to some of you; But, they are in ever more need of 
> repeating in this age of Youtube "lessons" and instant gratification. 
> Brief review follows:
>
> Every so often, a small book appears which condenses a ton of knowledge, 
> wisdom and experience, into bite-sized chunks.  The Elements of Style is 
> one such book for writers.  First, Learn to practice, should become one 
> such book for musicians!
>
> If, like me, you had a piano teacher who never tought you how to practice 
> effectively, and you carried this lack of information and dread of 
> practicing into your adult life, you need this book.  It contains tried 
> and true wisdom on practicing, the right information to help musicians of 
> all kinds develop and sustain a practice regimen, and a love for the mere 
> experience of practicing.  Mr. heany presents things so simply they seem 
> like common sense.  But, as we know, common sense isn't so common.  Key 
> concepts are repeated throughout, but not enough to become annoying; but 
> rather, just enough to reinforce the fundamental ideas.  Highly 
> recommended!
>
> For more information, go to:
> http://www.aboutpracticing.com/
>
> Chris
>
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