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The article focuses on the importance of effective practice in music education. Topics include the challenges students face in practicing and suggests strategies for modeling and demonstrating new music, the role of individual lessons in addressing fundamental problems, and the responsibility of music teachers in coaching good practicing strategies.

Helping young musicians learn how to practice effectively is a challenge faced by all music educators. This article presents a system of individual music practice instruction that can be seamlessly integrated within large-ensemble rehearsals. Using a step-by-step approach, large-ensemble conductors can teach students to identify and isolate difficult passages, select appropriate practice strategies, and make improvements to their playing. This model of practice instruction draws on Albert Bandura’s concept of observational learning, as well as music education research. [ABSTRACT FROM PUBLISHER]

Music teachers can learn some tricks of the trade from their colleagues who coach sports teams. Many of the techniques that help students excel and bond in various games are applicable to the general music classroom and rehearsal room. It's all about attitude. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]