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* Practiceopedia: The Complete Illustrated Guide to Mastering Music's Greatest Challenge ... An A-Z of Everything Students (and Parents) Need to Know About Practicing, by Philip Johnston. Practice Spot Press (52 Pethbridge St., Pearce ACT 2607, Australia), 376pp. $28.99.
Do you have too much to do and not enough time? Practiceopedia will assist you and your students as you triage practice sessions to "feed the most dangerous animals first!"
Philip Johnston's fourth book on practice is a comprehensive guide brimming with tips to help develop effective habits and skills in the practice room and on stage.
Practiceopedia applauds the most overlooked talent of all--the ability to prepare and practice well. Sixty-one chapters organized by topics ranging from "Not Wanting to Practice" to "Managing Deadlines" are cross-referenced to facilitate further inquiry. Each chapter is self-contained with links to related chapters so you can start anywhere!
"Adding Blinkers to shut out the things we shouldn't be working on" emphasizes the importance of staying focused on small tasks and includes simple steps to achieve ...