Ep.#7 Why is learning a musical instrument so hard - and how to solve it
THE Backstage with Robert Emery PODCAST
In this special episode of the 'Backstage with Robert Emery' podcast, RDCE discusses the reason learning a musical instrument is so hard, and how to overcome these issues.
Covering the skillsets needed to play an instrument, techniques to keep playing, the differences between adult and child learning and the importance of setting goals. This episode is designed to be short and informative for parents of children who play, or indeed an adult who is learning.
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SHOW NOTES
10,000 hours [00.52]
Adult vs Child learning [02.20]
Skills [06:27]
Teacher [08:10]
Commitment [09.34]
Practice regime [11.28]
Understand how we learn [14:54]
Goals [17.12]
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Books that feature INFORMATION ABOUT MUSIC EDUCATION
Music Lessons: The Collège de France Lectures - Boulez book publishing his extraordinary Collège de France lectures
THE Music Lesson - From Grammy-winning musical icon and legendary bassist Victor L. Wooten comes The Music Lesson, the story of a struggling young musician who wanted music to be his life, and who wanted his life to be great.
How to Play the Piano despite Years of Lessons: What Music is and How to Make it at Home - an adults guide to learning music
I Wish I Didn't Quit: Music Lessons - A great little book helping you to inspire your child with tips from world-class musicians
Help Your Kids With Music: A unique step-by-step visual guide - Are your children struggling with music theory? This book by Carol Vorderman might be just what the need. Newly released in 2019.
A Child's Introduction to the Orchestra (Revised): Listen While You Learn About the Instruments, the Music and the Composers Who Wrote the Music! - an interactive, bestselling introduction to the world of classical music.