Teaching beginners is a huge responsibility and a challenge but also reaps enormous rewards Today there are a host of colourful tutors to choose from but none tells us how to teach beginners. It can be a hit and miss affair! Energising and inspirational Teaching Beginners is a 'must have' handbook for all instrumental and singing teachers. Written by the UK's leading music educationalist Paul Harris it is packed full of comprehensive advice and practical strategies it offers creative yet accessible solutions to the challenges faced in music education. Written in an approachable style and distilled from years ofpersonal experience and research Paul Harris looks at the issues concerning the teaching of beginners outlining a series of principals advice and strategies discussing: How to approach the first lesson Practice ideas for beginners introducing the tutor book and notation Taking stock and moving forward Inheriting pupils Improvisation and composition for beginners. A companion to the best-selling Improve Your Teaching this book is guaranteed to challenge affirm and energise your teaching!
