Music Learning and Development

Robert H. Woody is professor at the University of Nebraska – Lincoln, where he teaches courses in music education and music psychology. He is the author of Becoming a Real Musician: Inspiration and Guidance for Teachers and Parents of Musical Kid and Psychology for Musicians: Understanding and Acquiring the Skills, Second Edition.

• ContentsList of figuresPart I. BasicsChapter 1. Introduction to Music Learning and DevelopmentChapter 2. Motivation and AchievementChapter 3. Practice and Skill AcquisitionPart II. FrameworksChapter 4. Behaviorism and CognitivismChapter 5. Constructivism and Social Learning TheoryChapter 6. Individual DifferencesPart III. StagesChapter 7. Early Childhood

“In this accessible text, preeminent music psychologist, Robert H. Woody offers critical insights on music teaching and learning. Each chapter focuses on key psychological concepts and includes multiple directions for practical application. Music educators, higher education faculty, and undergraduate and graduate students will enjoy this book.”