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What You Learn Learning Music (The life lessons music teaches those who would learn to play)
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| Expected release date is Nov 3rd 2026 |
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Product Details
Author:
Mike Shaw, Kevin Bales
Format:
Paperback
Pages:
130
Publisher:
Histria Books (November 3, 2026)
Imprint:
Histria A&E
Release Date:
November 3, 2026
Language:
English
Audience:
General/trade
ISBN-13:
9781592117901
ISBN-10:
1592117902
Weight:
4.35oz
Dimensions:
6" x 9"
File:
Eloquence-SimonSchuster_04222026_P9988629_onix30-20260422.xml
Folder:
Eloquence
List Price:
$19.99
Pub Discount:
65
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$15.39
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P-SS
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Overview
What You Learn Learning Music pulls back the curtain on how musicians are actually made—through practice rooms, bandstands, mentors, mistakes, and community—and why those lessons matter far beyond music.
Discover how jazz, practice, and community forge artistry, confidence, and lifelong learning in the world of music.
What does it really mean to “learn music”? Veteran musicians Kevin Bales and Mike Shaw invite you behind the curtain, revealing the discipline, mentorship, and improvisational spirit at the heart of jazz and beyond. Through candid stories and podcast-style conversations, they show how the lessons of jam sessions, purposeful practice, and the wisdom of legends like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong shape not just musicians, but resilient, creative individuals.
This book isn’t about chasing perfection—it’s about finding your sound, building confidence, and learning to play for your audience, not just yourself. You’ll get practical strategies for practice, advice on navigating the business of music, and real talk about making a career from your passion.
From the thrill of live performance to the power of community support, What You Learn Learning Music is a must-read for educators, aspiring artists, and anyone curious about the craft behind great music.
Discover how jazz, practice, and community forge artistry, confidence, and lifelong learning in the world of music.
What does it really mean to “learn music”? Veteran musicians Kevin Bales and Mike Shaw invite you behind the curtain, revealing the discipline, mentorship, and improvisational spirit at the heart of jazz and beyond. Through candid stories and podcast-style conversations, they show how the lessons of jam sessions, purposeful practice, and the wisdom of legends like Duke Ellington and Louis Armstrong shape not just musicians, but resilient, creative individuals.
This book isn’t about chasing perfection—it’s about finding your sound, building confidence, and learning to play for your audience, not just yourself. You’ll get practical strategies for practice, advice on navigating the business of music, and real talk about making a career from your passion.
From the thrill of live performance to the power of community support, What You Learn Learning Music is a must-read for educators, aspiring artists, and anyone curious about the craft behind great music.
