Simultaneous Learning: The Definitive Guide

by Paul Harris (Composer)

Paul Harris's highly successful Simultaneous Learning approach is an entirely positive and imaginative way to teach, which embraces the understanding that all the elements of music are connected. In this definitive book, Harris outlines the complete philosophy of his ground-breaking approach. He examines topics such as language and body language, the first lesson on a new piece, introducing notation, and making the transition to Simultaneous Learning.

Genres: Music, Nonfiction

999 pages, Paperback

First published August 30, 2014

About the author

Librarian Note:
There is more than one author in the Goodreads database with this name.

Reviews

[Beau Taillefer · Rating 5 out of 5]

Amazing Book

This book is extremely valuable for music instructors, and the concepts and mindset Paul puts forward could be expanded to other areas of teaching. His passion, creativity and warm come through the pages.

Paul has a unique balance of precise intellect and warm character, and this book is a demonstration of how to be a well rounded and effective teacher both in content but also in relationship with your students.

Paul also personally responded to an email I sent him about his books, and was gracious enough to have a discussion about his ideas.

This is a must read for anyone involved in music - whether teaching, learning or interested.

I look forward to more books from Paul.

[Rebecca · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent book, refuting the traditional "teach to mistakes" method so many countries' musical cultures' have employed for private lessons. This UK piano teacher's "Simultaneous Learning" method is a delightful foray exploring the brain science and pedagogy of the type of music lessons I have intuitively developed over the years.

[Alex Van Boerum · Rating 2 out of 5]

Seems like a waste of time. There were a few really good suggestions in here, but I'm not going to restructure my whole lesson time and waste time on filling out bubble maps when I could be actually teaching. I will use what works for me and forget the rest.

[S M FULLYLOVE · Rating 5 out of 5]

Excellent, informative and thought provoking.

[Elaine · Rating 5 out of 5]

Very helpful.

[Tara Brabazon · Rating 3 out of 5]

A solid book that presents one strategy to increase the motivation of students learning music. The theory is presented and its applicability in the music classroom revealed.