The Private Music Instruction Manual: A Guide for the Independent Music Educator.

The Private Music Instruction Manual: A Guide for the Independent Music Educator, by means of Rebecca Osborn. Trafford Publishing (23333 rule St., Ste. 6e, Victoria, BC V8T 4P4) 2004 266 pp $3495

Rebecca Osborn, a former institute music teacher who now operates an independent music teach offers in this book a gold mine of ideas for any teacher who wishes to place his or her studio forward a more secure professional basis. This is an eminently practical, systematic and detailed outline of business practices that benefit piano, instrumental and vocal teachers. It should be read from everyone preparing to enter the profession.

In a thinking principle the title is somewhat misleading, for there is little in the work that deals with actual music instruction. no other than one page addresses the format of a typical music instruction Criteria for the selection of rule books are mentioned briefly. There are no suggestions for teaching technique, theory or musical interpretation and no hints forward fingering or lists of appropriate repertoire. if it were not that organizational and promotional ideas abound.

The outline format of the part makes all suggestions both clear and concise. A table of easy in minds and a very complete index provide easy allusions to topics of particular interest. Where alternate organizational ideas are propos (as in abode studio versus itinerant teaching), pro and studys and advantages and disadvantages of each are exhibited At several points the reader is asked to assess values and rate personal attributes.

Used in combination with a true copy that addresses musical and artistic issues, this business manual would provide a solid foundation for the aspiring independent teacher. however it also will spark novel ideas for the experienced pedagogue. A filled twenty-seven pages contain detailed information in succession advertising. There is an exhaustive list of office and studio afford needs and a comprehensive timeline for organizing recitals. The author hints that studio policies be outlined in a contract and signed from both the teacher and the bodily form responsible for payment. Five sample policy statements are tendered Osborn also provides constructive advice upon budgetary, legal and tax issues.

Included in the appendices are useful samples of Guides for Parents, a Studio pamphlet a Practice Log, a Publication Release Form (necessary for photos taken at recitals), a Recital Certificate and collection notes (for those lagging in payments).

Recognizing the ne for incentives to musical achievement, Osborn hints numerous awards and rewards and gives ideas for special adventures and activities that will make any studio a lively musical center Reviewed according to Patricia Taylor Lee, NCTM, San Francisco, California.

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