Description
Are you a former music-maker who yearns to return to music, but aren't sure where to begin? You're not alone. Many adults who used to play an instrument haven't touched it in years because either they can't find the time to practice, are afraid their skills are too rusty, or are unsure of what kind of group they could join. Others are afraid to sing in front of an audience, no matter how small, because they received negative feedback from childhood instructors. Performing, practicing, and composing music may seem like unattainable goals with insurmountable obstacles for busy adults with non-musical careers. Making Time for Making Music can help adults find ways to make music part of their lives. The first book of its kind, it is filled with real-life success stories from more than 350 adults who manage to fit music-making into their jam-packed schedules. They polished rusty skills, found musical groups to join, and are having a great time. Their testimonies prove that you are never too old to learn to make music, and that there are numerous musical paths to explore. Featuring advice from dozens of music educators, health care professionals, and music researchers who point out that making music can even be good for your health, this book offers inspiration and tried-and-true strategies for anyone who wishes to return to music-making or begin as an adult.
About the Author
Amy Nathan, an amateur pianist and choral singer, is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for adults and young people, including two music books for Oxford University Press: The Music Parents' Survival Guide: A Parent-to-Parent Conversation and The Young Musician's Survival Guide. Other books include: Meet the Musicians, Meet the Dancers, Round and Round Together, Yankee Doodle Gals, Count On Us, Take a Seat-Make A Stand, and The Kids' Allowance Book. A graduate of Harvard with masters' degrees from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Columbia's Teachers College, she is the mother of two musical sons: her older son is composer Eric Nathan; her younger son is a saxophone-playing political scientist. www.AmyNathanBooks.com
Reviews
an excellent resource ... Here is a valuable resource for music educators, informing teachers on important issues for adult 'amateur' musicians and for music schools to plan appropriate individual and group programs. Due to the professional level of this study it would also be a useful document for researchers.Nathan's experience as a writer is evident in the readability and structure of this book. * , Anne BerryStringendo *
The soul of this work comes from the 441 adult amateur musicians who share their stories. . . Adult amateurs may just pick up some useful tips about practice, finding the right teacher, and techniques for dealing with stage fright, but perhaps the most useful of all, theyll find a sense of a wide vibrant community. Its never too late to pursue music on whatever terms you chooseand you certainly wont be alone on the journey. * Strings Magazine *
I don't know of any other book that gives such a comprehensive picture of adult music making activities. Everything from rock bands to bands and orchestras is included. . . . You may very well pick up some new ideas. . . . One very good outcome of reading this book is that it might encourage you to take on a new musical activity-learn a new instrument or play with a new kind of group. * Roy Ernst, Founder, New Horizons Music *
Most adult musicians would find the book to be a breath of fresh air, an encouragement to their musical experience and a comfort to read about the adults' musical challenges and joys that may mirror their own. . . . Making Time for Making Music deserves a place on every educator's bookshelf, and certainly has the potential to influence, inspire and enhance many lives. * American Music Teacher *
An inspirational guide. Readers can easily see how people of wide-ranging ages, backgrounds, and levels of musical expertise have found outlets for their creativity and passion ... Perfect for either novices or lapsed performers who want to embrace music but arent sure how. * KIRKUS *
Book Information
ISBN 9780190611583
Author Amy Nathan
Format Hardback
Page Count 292
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 618g
Dimensions(mm) 163mm * 236mm * 23mm
About the Author
Amy Nathan, an amateur pianist and choral singer, is an award-winning author of nonfiction books for adults and young people, including two music books for Oxford University Press: The Music Parents' Survival Guide: A Parent-to-Parent Conversation and The Young Musician's Survival Guide. Other books include: Meet the Musicians, Meet the Dancers, Round and Round Together, Yankee Doodle Gals, Count On Us, Take a Seat-Make A Stand, and The Kids' Allowance Book. A graduate of Harvard with masters' degrees from the Harvard Graduate School of Education and Columbia's Teachers College, she is the mother of two musical sons: her older son is composer Eric Nathan; her younger son is a saxophone-playing political scientist. www.AmyNathanBooks.com
Reviews
an excellent resource ... Here is a valuable resource for music educators, informing teachers on important issues for adult 'amateur' musicians and for music schools to plan appropriate individual and group programs. Due to the professional level of this study it would also be a useful document for researchers.Nathan's experience as a writer is evident in the readability and structure of this book. * , Anne BerryStringendo *
The soul of this work comes from the 441 adult amateur musicians who share their stories. . . Adult amateurs may just pick up some useful tips about practice, finding the right teacher, and techniques for dealing with stage fright, but perhaps the most useful of all, theyll find a sense of a wide vibrant community. Its never too late to pursue music on whatever terms you chooseand you certainly wont be alone on the journey. * Strings Magazine *
I don't know of any other book that gives such a comprehensive picture of adult music making activities. Everything from rock bands to bands and orchestras is included. . . . You may very well pick up some new ideas. . . . One very good outcome of reading this book is that it might encourage you to take on a new musical activity-learn a new instrument or play with a new kind of group. * Roy Ernst, Founder, New Horizons Music *
Most adult musicians would find the book to be a breath of fresh air, an encouragement to their musical experience and a comfort to read about the adults' musical challenges and joys that may mirror their own. . . . Making Time for Making Music deserves a place on every educator's bookshelf, and certainly has the potential to influence, inspire and enhance many lives. * American Music Teacher *
An inspirational guide. Readers can easily see how people of wide-ranging ages, backgrounds, and levels of musical expertise have found outlets for their creativity and passion ... Perfect for either novices or lapsed performers who want to embrace music but arent sure how. * KIRKUS *
Book Information
ISBN 9780190611583
Author Amy Nathan
Format Hardback
Page Count 292
Imprint Oxford University Press Inc
Publisher Oxford University Press Inc
Weight(grams) 618g
Dimensions(mm) 163mm * 236mm * 23mm
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