I Really Should be Practicing
Author | : Gary Graffman |
Publisher | : Doubleday Books |
Total Pages | : 564 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Pianists |
ISBN | : |
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Author | : Gary Graffman |
Publisher | : Doubleday Books |
Total Pages | : 564 |
Release | : 1981 |
Genre | : Pianists |
ISBN | : |
Author | : Glenn Kurtz |
Publisher | : Vintage |
Total Pages | : 250 |
Release | : 2008-11-19 |
Genre | : Music |
ISBN | : 0307489760 |
In a remarkable memoir written with insight and humor, Glenn Kurtz takes us from his first lessons at the age of eight to his acceptance at the elite New England Conservatory of Music. After graduation, he attempts a solo career in Vienna but soon realizes that he has neither the ego nor the talent required to succeed and gives up the instrument, and his dream, entirely. But not forever: Returning to the guitar, Kurtz weaves into the narrative the rich experience of a single practice session. Practicing takes us on a revelatory, inspiring journey: a love affair with music.
Author | : David Kish |
Publisher | : Hal Leonard Corporation |
Total Pages | : 121 |
Release | : 2017-10-01 |
Genre | : Music |
ISBN | : 1574634631 |
(Meredith Music Resource). Now's the time to practice smarter, not harder. It's time to Practice with Purpose ! Practice is everything if you want to improve as a musician. But, what and how do you practice effectively and with efficiency? This book contains 50 easy-to-use strategies scientifically proven and field-tested to improve musical skills. It includes practice plans for every level with examples from the world's greatest performers. It's an indispensable resource to immediately increase musical proficiency.
Author | : Ruth M. Van Dyke |
Publisher | : University of Arizona Press |
Total Pages | : 231 |
Release | : 2015-11-12 |
Genre | : Social Science |
ISBN | : 0816532338 |
It is little wonder that relationships between things and humans are front-and-center in the contemporary social sciences, given the presence of technologies in every conceivable aspect of our lives. From Bruno Latour to Ian Hodder, anthropologists and archaeologists are embracing “thing theory” and the “ontological turn.” In Practicing Materiality, Ruth M. Van Dyke cautions that as anthropologists turn toward animals and things, they run the risk of turning away from people and intentional actions. Practicing Materiality focuses on the practical job of applying materiality to anthropological investigations, but with the firm retention of anthropocentrism. The philosophical discussions that run through the nine chapters develop practical applications for material studies, including Heideggerian phenomenology, Gellian secondary agency, object life histories, and bundling. Seven case studies are flanked by an introduction and a discussion chapter. The case studies represent a wide range of archaeological and anthropological contexts, from contemporary New York City and Turkey to fifteenth-century Portugal, the ancient southwest United States, and the ancient Andes. Authors in every chapter argue for the rejection of subject/object dualism, regarding material things as actively involved in the negotiation of power within human social relationships. Practicing Materiality demonstrates that it is possible to focus on the entangled lives of things without losing sight of their political and social implications.
Author | : Sandra Buechler |
Publisher | : Routledge |
Total Pages | : 239 |
Release | : 2012 |
Genre | : Psychology |
ISBN | : 0415879124 |
First Published in 2012. Routledge is an imprint of Taylor & Francis, an informa company.
Author | : Madeline Bruser |
Publisher | : Crown |
Total Pages | : 289 |
Release | : 2013-06-19 |
Genre | : Music |
ISBN | : 0307833747 |
An illustrated guide for the amateur and professional musician that teaches us how to transform practicing from an often laborious activity into an exhilarating and rewarding experience Foreword by Yehudi Menuhin • “Give this book to any musician you love and to any person who loves what music does for them and for the world.”—Richard Stoltzman, clarinetist In The Art of Practicing, acclaimed pianist and teacher Madeline Bruser combines physiological and meditative principles to help musicians release physical and mental tension and unleash their innate musical talent. She offers practical techniques for cultivating free and natural movement, a keen enjoyment of sounds and sensations, a clear and relaxed mind, and an open heart and she explains how to: • Prepare the body and mind to practice with ease • Understand the effect of posture on flexibility and expressiveness • Make efficient use of the hands and arms • Employ listening techniques to improve coordination • Increase the range of color and dynamics by using less effort • Cultivate rhythmic vitality • Perform with confidence, warmth, and freedom Complete with photographs to show essential points of posture and movement for a variety of instruments, this is the definitive guide to turning practice from a sometimes frightening, monotonous chore to a fun, fulfilling activity.
Author | : Thomas M. Sterner |
Publisher | : New World Library |
Total Pages | : 170 |
Release | : 2012-04-12 |
Genre | : Self-Help |
ISBN | : 1608680916 |
In those times when we want to acquire a new skill or face a formidable challenge we hope to overcome, what we need most are patience, focus, and discipline, traits that seem elusive or difficult to maintain. In this enticing and practical book, Thomas Sterner demonstrates how to learn skills for any aspect of life, from golfing to business to parenting, by learning to love the process. Early life is all about trial-and-error practice. If we had given up in the face of failure, repetition, and difficulty, we would never have learned to walk or tie our shoes. So why, as adults, do we often give up on a goal when at first we don’t succeed? Modern life’s technological speed, habitual multitasking, and promises of instant gratification don’t help. But in his study of how we learn (prompted by his pursuit of disciplines such as music and golf), Sterner has found that we have also forgotten the principles of practice — the process of picking a goal and applying steady effort to reach it. The methods Sterner teaches show that practice done properly isn’t drudgery on the way to mastery but a fulfilling process in and of itself, one that builds discipline and clarity. By focusing on “process, not product,” you’ll learn to live in each moment, where you’ll find calmness and equanimity. This book will transform a sense of futility around learning something challenging into an attitude of pleasure and willingness.
Author | : Pema Chöön |
Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
Total Pages | : 114 |
Release | : 2007 |
Genre | : Body, Mind & Spirit |
ISBN | : 1590305000 |
"War and peace begin in the hearts of individuals," declares Pema Chodron in her inspiring and accessible new book, which draws on Buddhist teachings to explore the origins of aggression and war.
Author | : Ward Farnsworth |
Publisher | : David R. Godine Publisher |
Total Pages | : 384 |
Release | : 2018 |
Genre | : Classical literature |
ISBN | : 1567926339 |
The great insights of the Sotics are spread over a wide range of ancient sources. This book brings them all together for the first time. It systematically presents what the various Stoic philosophers said on every important topic, accompanied by an eloquent commentary that is clear and concise. The result is a set of philosophy lessons for everyone - the most valuable wisdom of ages past made available for our times, and for all time.
Author | : Benjamin T. Conner |
Publisher | : Wm. B. Eerdmans Publishing |
Total Pages | : 136 |
Release | : 2011-07-06 |
Genre | : Religion |
ISBN | : 0802866115 |
How might a church infused with missional theology change the way it approaches Christian practices? Interacting both with the missional theology of George Hunsberger and Darrell Guder and with the theology of Christian practices laid out by Craig Dykstra and Dorothy Bass, Benjamin T. Conner argues that allowing these two disciplines to inform one another can enhance the nature of the church s witness, its congregational discipleship, and its theological education. Framing his work with real-world narratives and applications inspired by his work as a minister to adolescents with special needs, Conner shows how a practical missional mindset can redefine and reinvigorate the spirit and purpose of a congregation.