Making Time for Making Music

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an excellent resource ... Here is a valuable resource for music educators, informing teachers on important issues for adult 'amateur' musicians and for music schools to plan appropriate individual and group programs. Due to the professional level of this study it would also be a useful document for researchers.Nathan's experience as a writer is evident in the readability and structure of this book. * , Anne BerryStringendo * The soul of this work comes from the 441 adult amateur musicians who share their stories. . . Adult amateurs may just pick up some useful tips about practice, finding the right teacher, and techniques for dealing with stage fright, but perhaps the most useful of all, they'll find a sense of a wide vibrant community. It's never too late to pursue music on whatever terms you choose - and you certainly wont be alone on the journey. * Strings Magazine * I don't know of any other book that gives such a comprehensive picture of adult music making activities. Everything from rock bands to bands and orchestras is included. . . . You may very well pick up some new ideas. . . . One very good outcome of reading this book is that it might encourage you to take on a new musical activity-learn a new instrument or play with a new kind of group. * Roy Ernst, Founder, New Horizons Music * Most adult musicians would find the book to be a breath of fresh air, an encouragement to their musical experience and a comfort to read about the adults' musical challenges and joys that may mirror their own. . . . Making Time for Making Music deserves a place on every educator's bookshelf, and certainly has the potential to influence, inspire and enhance many lives. * American Music Teacher * An inspirational guide. Readers can easily see how people of wide-ranging ages, backgrounds, and levels of musical expertise have found outlets for their creativity and passion ... Perfect for either novices or lapsed performers who want to embrace music but aren't sure how. * KIRKUS * Making Time for Making Music: How to Bring Music into Your Busy Life is packed with stories of adult musicians journeys back to music playing. Nathan's book tells of the benefits of music engagement as well as the many barriers that players overcome to enjoy playing music in adult life. * Jennifer Clarke, Associated Chamber Music Players * Amy Nathan once again opens up the world of music to make it more accessible to more people. This book, by focusing on real stories, challenges, and benefits adults have faced keeping and bringing music into their lives, demonstrates how music is for all - at any level, at any point in life. Makes me want to get my flute out! * Erika S. Floreska, Executive Director, Bloomingdale School of Music, NYC * Amy Nathan has written an engaging and lively book that strongly supports what millions of choral singers have learned: making music together makes our lives better. Making Time for Making Music will serve as great encouragement and a helpful resource to lifelong-learners who wish to enrich their lives through the awesome power of making music. * Catherine Dehoney, President and CEO, Chorus America *