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The Virtuoso Teacher: Book

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The Virtuoso Teacher: Book

The Virtuoso Teacher: Book

The Inspirational Guide for Instrumental and Singing Teachers

By Paul Harris

Item: 12-057153676X
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By considering The Virtuoso Teacher and how a teacher might attain virtuoso status, renowned educator and writer Paul Harris delves into the core issues of being a teacher and the teaching process. A fascinating look at topics such as: self-awareness and the importance of emotional intelligence, getting the best out of pupils, dealing with challenging pupils, asking the right questions, creating a master-plan, taking the stress out of learning, and teaching for the right reasons.
This seminal book is an inspirational read for all music teachers, encouraging everyone to consider themselves in a new and uplifted light and transform their teaching.

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Series: Faber Edition: Improve Your Teaching!
Publisher: Faber Music
ISBN10: 0-571-53676-X
ISBN13: 978-0-571-53676-4
UPC: 9780571536764
SKU: 12-057153676X

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About the Author: Paul Harris

Paul Harris

Paul Harris trained at the Royal Academy of Music and University of London before becoming one of Britain's most prolific music education voices. With over 500 publications to his name, he has shaped how teachers approach instruction across the UK, US, and Far East through workshops, seminars, and his influential Improve Your Teaching! and Improve Your Sight-Reading! series.

Harris developed Simultaneous Learning, a pedagogical approach that has gained international recognition for its integration of rigor, creativity, and classroom practicality. His writing regularly appears in education publications, and his work is published by Faber Music.

Why we love this

Harris cuts through the noise of educational theory to address what actually matters in the studio or rehearsal room: your emotional presence, your questioning techniques, your ability to reach the student who seems unreachable. This book rewires how you think about authority and mastery, moving you away from the idea that teaching is something you do to students and toward the understanding that it's something you build with them.

Who it's for

Music teachers, private lesson instructors, and ensemble directors looking to examine their own practice with honesty and purpose. This book speaks to anyone who feels stretched between pedagogy, personality, and the pressures of student outcomes.

How to use it

Read this during the summer before a new school year to reset your teaching philosophy and priorities. Return to it mid-year when you're facing a particularly difficult student or class dynamic; Harris's frameworks for understanding behavior and communication offer immediate, usable perspective.

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