When it comes to musical skill, why is it that some people achieve so much more than others? We are frequently led to believe this is because of a talent hardwired into their DNA. Now, music educator Michael Griffin dismisses that age-old notion in favour of another known factor: practice. His new book, Learning Strategies for Musical Success illustrates how the quantity and quality of practice is the greatest predictor of musical success so that aspiring musicians of all ages and abilities can best bring about expert performance. This inspiring, accessible guide will equip students,...

Bumblebee Rounds & Warm-ups for Choirs is more than just a wonderful collection of 130 choir exercises including 50 rounds. Michael Griffin, who has taught and consulted throughout the world, shares timeless wisdom to help you get your choir into shape. "Will prove useful for almost everyone" -Rhinegold Music Teacher Magazine. "This is a great resource to add to one's library of rehearsal tricks." - Anacrusis, ACCC, Canada "Bumblebee contains excellent new ideas and extensions on some of those well-known warm-ups that we all love to use. Backed by clear explanations of the purpose of each,...

Music and Keyboard in the Classroom is a music education scheme of work for general music middle school classes. Designed around the mastering of practical skills, it integrates theory, aural and history, and allows students to progress at their own rate. 'Fundamentals of Notation' is Book One of this series. "This has been a great buy, the books are just superb Interesting topics with a wide range of pieces. Great content with clear progression of learning. Fascinating teaching philosophy BRAVO " - The Grieg Academy, London.

Music and Keyboard in the Classroom is a music education scheme of work for general music middle school classes. Designed around the mastering of practical skills, it integrates theory, aural and history, and allows students to progress at their own rate. 'Let's Get Creative' is the second book in this series. "We have been using your keyboard course and the results have been amazing " - St George College, Australia

""Bless me Father, for I have sinned,"" says the penitent to open the dialogue in Catholic confessionals across the globe and throughout the ages. Along with the priest's words, ""For your penance . . ."" this encounter is an icon of Catholic life. But does the script, and the practices it signifies, have any relevance beyond the confessional? In The Politics of Penance, Michael Griffin responds yes. He explores great figures of the Christian tradition--the early Irish monks, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Pope St. John Paul II--to offer surprising insights for social repair. The result is a new...

For parents seeking guidance on how to support their child's development. Children and Learning provides clear explanations on the most effective and important strategies for cultivating self-determined, life-long learners.