Description
Vernacular Musicianship and Informal Learning – In addition to crafting a compelling case for popular music in music education, Robert Woody models the approaches for which he is advocating. Most importantly, he meets music educators – especially those with limited personal or pedagogical experiences in popular music – where they are. The use of reflective questions invites all readers to the table, and Woody skillfully navigates providing practical examples without falling into promoting prescriptive techniques.
- Adam Kruse, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign
Dr. Colleen Conway has created a resource that should be part of every private music instructor’s library. This book is comprehensive enough to offer even the most seasoned private instructor a different perspective. As a public school administrator, it is also easy to see its value as a starting point for communication between the instructors and district personnel in districts with large private lesson programs.
- Daniel Loudenback, DMA, Executive Director for Fine Arts, San Antonio Independent School District
