Sound Teaching

Introduction: a research-informed approach to vocal and instrumental music learning and teaching
Henrique Meissner, Renee Timmers, Stephanie E. Pitts
Part I: Musicians as teachers




How musical learning experiences have an impact on music educators' attitudes and practices
Claudia Braz Nunes



Traditional musicians as teachers: sharing skills for participation
Josephine L. Miller
Part II: Developing specialist musical skills




Teaching children and teenagers expressive music performance
Henrique Meissner



Developing timbre on the piano: interactions between sound, body, and concepts
Shen Li



Mobilising improvisation skills in classically trained musicians
Jonathan Ayerst
Part III: Group leadership and interaction in ensembles




Communication and interaction in ensemble rehearsal
Nicola Pennill



Conductors as teachers: the effects of verbal feedback on singers' confidence, enjoyment, and performance quality
Michael Bonshor
Part IV: Strategies for enhancing musical confidence and enjoyment




Singing and signing with Deaf and hearing impaired young people
Gail Dudson



Teaching pre-performance routines to improve students' performance experienceMary Hawkes



The teacher's role in the enhancement of students' performance experience
Elsa Perdomo-Guevara



Reflections on implications for sound teaching, lifelong music learning, and future research
Henrique Meissner, Renee Timmers, Stephanie E. Pitts