Table of Contents

Preface
1 Introduction
2 Music, the brain and learning
3 Early development
4 Musical ability
5 Listening, appraising and responding to music
6 Composing and improvising
7 Learning to play an instrument and develop vocal skills
8 Learning through practice
9 Motivation and musical identity
10 Assessment
11 Teachers and teaching
12 The impact of music through life

About the Author

Susan Hallam is Emerita Professor of Education and Music Psychology at the UCL Institute of Education.

Reviews

This book provides a concise summary of research in music psychology which has been selected for its relevance to music educators.
*British Journal of Music Education, Vol 24/1*