Books for Musicians, Teachers and Conductors

Written with future teachers in mind, this book describes the many facets of the technical side of playing the saxophone, guiding teachers and players of the saxophone to good tone quality and proper

This book was created to catalog the melodic pattern material performed by Charlie Parker for over sixty of his transcribed solos. It also comes with an app called Pathways to Parker. The app mirrors the

Every musician has had career disappointments, challenges, and even failures. Often, when faced with discouraging experiences, musicians may feel that their career is over or is never going to start. How do

This new resource book is the perfect companion to the best-selling Restore Our Song. With input from church musicians coast to coast, this book provides a wealth of tools, tips, ideas, and

Very few music teachers are prepared to address the needs of the rapidly growing population of English Language Learners (ELLs). Whether you have just one ELL in your classroom or 50, this book provides

Looking for a resource to engage ensemble students in stronger and more meaningful performances? This 32-page book is perfectly sized for easy storage in music folders. Based on best practices in the

From old-school vinyl records to today's all-digital music platforms, the modern DJ has a huge variety of choices and information to navigate. Look no further than this unique book and video reference guide

This book is meant to be a bridge connecting Sunday's worship to the following week's daily life and work by means of words that sound and shape a Christ-like worldview. After an overarching introduction

This journal invites music educators to focus on the positive aspects of being a teacher and musician. The flexible format allows for entries on your own schedule, and it will remind you of what's truly

This resource is the perfect introduction for anyone interested in learning the basics of recording audio for bands, singer/songwriters, and more. Veteran studio engineer and author Jake Johnson takes you

Written by two of the world's leaders in Dalcroze Eurhythmics, this resource brings together all of the elements that make teaching movement with choral music such a success. This includes videos using

The Well-Blended Ensemble focuses on improving intonation, balance and tone color for smaller bands. To achieve a well-blended ensemble, there are three concepts to learn - defining the roles of melody and

This book breaks down the basics of music creation in the technology lab or home studio. The author provides practical, easy-to-understand information, resources, and advice to anyone interested in teaching

The Hal Leonard DJ Method is designed for anyone interested in learning how to successfully host recorded music for an audience at events, parties, clubs and beyond. This easy-to-use beginner's guide serves

This timely resource directly addresses societal issues in our music classrooms. Discussing both music and social issues, this valuable resource helps you address these challenging topics with your students

Cantabile - A Manual About Beautiful Singing, released in 2009, has become a staple course text for colleges across the country. This is the perfect follow-up: a workbook for the undergraduate

After the shut-down of choirs in 2020, directors and choirs are looking towards an exciting re-birth. This new reproducible resource offers a packed "toolbox" of ideas to help restart your choir -

The art of jazz drumming has greatly evolved through generations of players whose approaches have influenced styles, techniques, and even the tools with which this music is played. No other tool is as

In the digital age, access to recording studio technology and its use by average people has grown tremendously. Mastering mixes, an area once reserved for professional engineers, is now a process that can

Twenty years after the publication of his landmark work The Musician's Soul, James Jordan returns to themes of musicianship, human connection, and artistry - but with depth and insight only

Learn the essential practices of contemporary conducting. This book will teach you to use the motions, cues, patterns and practices used to lead ensembles, whether for orchestra, band, musical theater,

If music is your passion and you've got music ready to share, making a music video is a crucial step for spreading your creation far and wide. The process is a lot of fun and an excellent way to exercise

If we could sit down with some of the best choral conductors of our time, what might we learn? In this book, twelve of the most prominent collegiate choral directors share their innovative ideas on a wide

Designed to help today's up-and-coming DJs become familiar with the main methods of DJ-ing, this book teaches the important historical and technological landmarks that have contributed to this art form. Not