[ddots-l] Re: Book Review: First, Learn to Practice, by Tom Heany

  • From: Chris Smart <csmart8@xxxxxxxxx>
  • To: ddots-l@xxxxxxxxxxxxx
  • Date: Tue, 02 Sep 2014 13:30:40 -0400

I read it in PDF the author sent me. It's otherwise available as a Kindle eBook or in print which you could scan.


At 01:25 PM 9/2/2014, you wrote:
  Hi Chris,

What format are you reading this book in?


      Thanks,        rick!


On 8/30/14, Chris Smart <csmart8@xxxxxxxxx> wrote:
> Honestly, I can't recommend this more highly!  The ideas in this
> little book will be old hat to some of you; But, they are in ever
> more need of repeating in this age of Youtube "lessons" and instant
> gratification.  Brief review follows:
>
> Every so often, a small book appears which condenses a ton of
> knowledge, wisdom and experience, into bite-sized chunks.  The
> Elements of Style is one such book for writers.  First, Learn to
> practice, should become one such book for musicians!
>
> If, like me, you had a piano teacher who never tought you how to
> practice effectively, and you carried this lack of information and
> dread of practicing into your adult life, you need this book.  It
> contains tried and true wisdom on practicing, the right information
> to help musicians of all kinds develop and sustain a practice
> regimen, and a love for the mere experience of practicing.  Mr. heany
> presents things so simply they seem like common sense.  But, as we
> know, common sense isn't so common.  Key concepts are repeated
> throughout, but not enough to become annoying; but rather, just
> enough to reinforce the fundamental ideas.  Highly recommended!
>
> For more information, go to:
> http://www.aboutpracticing.com/
>
> Chris
>
> PLEASE READ THIS FOOTER AT LEAST ONCE!
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     Thank you kindly,       Rick!
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