Thinking and Playing Music - Intentional Strategies for Optimal Practice and Performance

Sheryl Iott investigates the relevancy of cognitive science to musical development and distills cutting-edge teaching and learning methods for musicians of all skill levels based on these scientific concepts. Filled with over 100 musical examples, this book imparts practical suggestions and advice that anybody can incorporate into their practice.

About the author

Sheryl Iott is an active solo and collaborative performer, speaker, and adjudicator. Iott is on the faculty of Interlochen Arts Camp and has served on the faculties of Grand Rapids Community College, Hope College, Michigan State University, and Calvin College. She is also a member of the College of Examiners for the Royal Conservatory of Music of Toronto. Frequently published in music education and piano pedagogy books and magazines, Iott's current research is focusing on music cognition and cognition-enhanced practice strategies.

Product details

• Authors: Sheryl Iott
• Publisher: Rowman and Littlefield
• Languages: English
• Product format: Paperback / Softback
• Released: 31.07.2021
• EAN: 9781538155318
• ISBN: 978-1-5381-5531-8
• No. of pages: 286
• Dimensions: 177 mm x 250 mm x 16 mm
• Series: Print on Demand
• Subjects: Humanities, art, music > Music > Music theory; MUSIC / Instruction & Study / General, MUSIC / Musical Instruments / Piano & Keyboard, PSYCHOLOGY / Cognitive Psychology & Cognition, MUSIC / Instruction & Study / Techniques, Techniques of music / music tutorials / teaching of music, Techniques Of Music / Music Tutorials, Keyboard instruments