An Introduction to Effective Music Teaching provides the prospective teacher with front-line tested strategies and approaches that are based on current research and the author's more than three decades as a public school music educator. With an open and accessible writing style, Dr. Townsend reviews the components of effective teaching, and guides the reader in constructing a personal, practical philosophy of music teaching and learning that will form the basis for his or her instruction. Case Studies allow readers to experience artistry and attitude in action.

An Introduction to Effective Music Teaching provides the prospective teacher with front-line tested strategies and approaches that are based on current research and the author's more than three decades as a public school music educator. With an open and accessible writing style, Dr. Townsend reviews the components of effective teaching, and guides the reader in constructing a personal, practical philosophy of music teaching and learning that will form the basis for his or her instruction. Case Studies allow readers to experience artistry and attitude in action.