The Practice Revolution

By Philip A. Johnston and Dashka Slater

Book Overview

Inside the Practice Room: What works, what doesn't, what really happens, and how to fix it. Instead of the traditional obsession with how much practice students do, The Practice Revolution looks at... This description may be from another edition of this product.

• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 095819050X
• ISBN13: 9780958190503
• Release Date: September 2004
• Publisher: Practicespot Pty, Ltd.
• Length: 324 Pages
• Weight: 1.13 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.8" x 6.1" x 9.2"

Customer Reviews

A Student's Opinion

The information in this book is well presented and easy to read. I am a music student. Even though this book is written basically for a teacher, it provided immeasurable assistance in showing me where my practicing is inefficient. I fit into 11 out of 13 practice error categories. The author not only clearly identifies these practice traits, he also tells how to correct them. The games he provides are fun - but my ego will not let me play by the rules all the time. I expect great results from my improved practice sessions. This book also deals with the stage fright I get before a performance. This will be very useful.

Changed the way I teach!

I have read, ear marked, highlighted, and practically worn out this book! It is by far the best thing I've ever read on teaching music. It has changed the way I teach piano, and I've been teaching for over 20 years. My students love it, I've implemented the student webpages and studio webpage referenced in the book, and they are extremely professional, with great customer support. Anyone that wants to breathe life into their teaching and into their students' practicing should buy one copy to read, and maybe a second one for when the first one wears out!

The BEST BOOK EVER for performers & music teachers! Buy it!

This is simply the best book ever written on the techniques of effective practice for musicians. Unlike many other books in the genre, Philip Johnston writes from his extensive experience as a teacher. He delivers very SPECIFIC techniques related to practice strategies. Every performer who is interested in improving his/her art and craft can learn from this book. The chapters are detailed. Every page gives important, indispensable tips. I've integrated Johnston's work into my own teaching and my own practice and I will recommend this to every musician who is interested in improving or helping others improve.Get this book you will be glad you did.

The "missing link" in learning music

Really great book with a friendly tone and charming wit. Nevertheless a serious and important topic for both music teachers and, of course, for parents of music students as well. The book is extraordinarily practical and sensible. It really makes you wonder why you didn't think of the stuff that Johnston just pours out. It is really content dense and seldom a sentence goes by that doesn't have something to offer the reader. Johnston deals head on with issues like why kids don't want to practice and then offers hundreds of pages to show not only how to fix that but also categorizes the reasons so that you can find each student (or your own child) decribed in some detail in one or more of the chapters. I can't begin to tell you how useful the book has been both in the private studio as well as in my methods classes. The book is just -- well marvellous and comes highly recommended for every music teacher, studio or classroom and and parent of a music student.

The "missing link" in music lessons

Really great book with a friendly tone and charming wit. Nevertheless a serious and important topic for both music teachers and, of course, for parents of music students as well. The book is extraordinarily practical and sensible. It really makes you wonder why you didn't think of the stuff that Johnston just pours out. It is really content dense and seldom a sentence goes by that doesn't have something to offer the reader. Johnston deals head on with issues like why kids don't want to practice and then offers hundreds of pages to show not only how to fix that but also categorizes the reasons so that you can find each student (or your own child) decribed in some detail in one or more of the chapters. I can't begin to tell you how useful the book has been both in the private studio as well as in my methods classes. The book is just -- well marvellous and comes highly recommended for every music teacher, studio or classroom and and parent of a music student.