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

[Chris Smart]

maybe offer to send him a few dollars as well though. I'd hate to see 
him not compensated.
At 03:34 PM 8/30/2014, you wrote:
>Thanks.  I don't have access to Kindle books but will request a PDF 
>from the author as well.
>Marda
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>by Tom Heany
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>>I got a pdf from the author.
>>
>>I know it's available in Kindle format, if you have a way of 
>>accessing those, such as the Kindle app. or, if you have a way of 
>>removing the drm.
>>
>>At 03:12 PM 8/30/2014, you wrote:
>>>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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>>>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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