The Musician's Mind: Teaching, Learning, and Performance in the Age of Brain Science

The Musician's Mind: Teaching, Learning, and Performance in the Age of Brain Science
ISBN-10
1538109964
ISBN-13
9781538109960
Category
Music
Pages
351
Language
English
Published
2020-02-15
Publisher
Rowman & Littlefield Publishers
Author
Lynn Helding

Description

Where does learning begin and how is it sustained and stored in the brain? For musicians, these questions are at the very core of their creative lives. Cognitive and neuroscience have flung wide the doors of our understanding, but bridging the gap between research data and music-making requires a unique immersion in both worlds. Lynn Helding presents a symphony of discoveries that illuminate how musicians can optimize their mental wellbeing and cognitive abilities. She addresses common brain myths, motor learning research and the concept of deliberate practice, the values of instructional feedback, technology’s role in attention disorders, the challenges of parenting young musicians, performance anxiety and its solutions, and the emerging importance of music as a social justice issue. More than an exploration of the brain, The Musician’s Mind is an inspiring call for artists to promote the cultivation of emotion and empathy as cornerstones of a civilized society. No matter your instrument or level of musical ability, this book will reveal to you a new dynamic appreciation for the mind’s creative power.

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