More than Music Lessons: A Studio Teacher's Guide to Parents, Practicing, Projects, and Character - Paperback

by Merlin B. Thompson (Author)

More than Music Lessons invites contemporary music studio teachers to link their teaching with notions of humanity and presents a timely vision of bringing student-centered teaching to life in the applied studio. Itprovides a myriad of practical tips and strategies, exploring the themes of parents, practicing, projects, and character.

Author Biography

Merlin B. Thompson is an award-winning music educator, scholar, and pianist with over forty years teaching experience in private studio, music conservatory, and university settings. He has worked with hundreds of music teachers, students, and parents throughout Canada, USA, Australia, Japan, Spain, Great Britain, Brazil, and New Zealand. He is creator of the podcast series The Music Educator's Crucible.