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Making Music for the Joy of It: Enhancing Creativity, Skills, and Musical Confidence
 
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Making Music for the Joy of It: Enhancing Creativity, Skills, and Musical Confidence (Paperback)

by Stephanie Judy (Author)
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Starting from the belief that we all have musical ability, Judy challenges popular assumptions about musicality and shows how to remove self-limiting beliefs and avoid frustrations as you discover and express the musician within, whether you want to play classical, jazz, pop, be-bob, old time, or new wave.

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5.0 out of 5 stars Making Music for the Joy of It by Stephanie Judy, Sep 20 2004
By Heather C Hodge (British Columbia, Canada) - See all my reviews
This book is a fantastic resource for amateur musicians of all levels. The quotes and anecdotes are absolutely charming. I bought it about 10 yars ago when it was new: I loved it then and I love it now! Every time I pick it up I find something new. I was thrilled to see it is still available as I hadn't seen it in the stores for years.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Amateur Music Encourager, Oct 6 2003
By rodboomboom (Dearborn, Michigan United States) - See all my reviews
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Want to be inspired and motivated to go for it--taking up an instrument or starting again in adult life? This book will provide just that, as well as source to turn back to once embarked.

So vital is the section on finding and evaluating a teacher. They can make or break it. The suggestions here are right on and will provide the filter needed to protect against angst of teacher abuse.

Permeating it all is this theme of personal joy. What a treasure this is and to be realized at one's own pace and approach, however, this will provide some other ideas for pursuit such as ensemble and other group possibilities.

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5.0 out of 5 stars A breath of fresh musical air, Oct 1 2003
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This book returns us to the basic reason why we make music: joy. The author reassures us that, no matter what level you're at, there is much to enjoy in making music. Importantly, she assures us all that it's okay to be an ameteur, semi-pro, or pro because the world needs them all. She also states that music-making is for everyone, not just the musically gifted and talented. This is a wonderfully encouraging book for anyone who is on the path to learning music.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Life-changing for adult beginners AND veteran musicians
I've had this book for 10 years, and am just now reviewing it, partly because I feel that nothing I write will do it true justice. Read more
Published on July 10 2001 by Melissa P. Cooper

5.0 out of 5 stars A comprehensive book for musicians of all levels.
Having begun to study the classical piano in my 40s, I am now, 10 years later, playing for audiences and suffering stagefright. Read more
Published on Mar 7 2000 by Janice Adelson

5.0 out of 5 stars Absolutely brilliant!
I first picked up Ms. Judy's book two years ago and it has been a revelation. It inspired me to resume the piano studies I abandonded in frustration twenty-five years ago, as well... Read more
Published on May 27 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars At age 59 I finally quit saying it's too late.
At age 59 I finally quit saying "It's too late to learn to play music!", I bought a tenor sax and started taking lessons. My teacher loaned me Ms. Read more
Published on April 29 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A "Must-have" for adults that are musician "Wanna-be's"!!!
If you think that it's too late in life to learn a musical instrument, then you NEED this book! This book is truly inspirational... Read more
Published on July 4 1998 by baptista@inter-action.com

5.0 out of 5 stars An inspirational book covering everything to get you started
This book is very well written. It covers all the questions you have when starting to play an instrument as an adult. Read more
Published on Jun 30 1998

5.0 out of 5 stars This is a wonderful book!
If you are an amateur musician or a music teacher with adult students GET THIS BOOK! It is inspiring. It will make you remember *why* you play. Read more
Published on May 6 1998

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