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The Virtuoso Teacher

Paul Harris

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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
• 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.

Publisher: Faber Music

ISBN: 057153676X

Item Code: 057153676X

Price: £9.99
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Contents:
  1. Being a virtuoso
  2. What we do
  3. The Virtuoso Teacher as master communicator
  4. Getting the best out of pupils
  5. Dealing with challenging pupils
  6. The lesson
  7. The core of the matter
  8. Asking the right questions
  9. Creating the masterplan
  10. The trouble with practice
  11. Do teachers need to practice?
  12. Progress
  13. Group teaching
  14. The journey continues
  15. Moving on

"This is a book which all teachers of whatever instrument should read. The book contains a mine of information and sheer common sense. I know Paul to be a wonderful teacher and he should be encouraged to  run courses which would be extremely useful and beneficial to aspiring teachers."

- Kit Shepherd, Director (National Youth Wind Orchestra of Great Britain)