Training with a Beat: The Teaching Power of Music [Hardcover] Millbower, Lenn; Johnston, Chuck and Parkin, Margaret

Millbower, Lenn

ISBN 10: 1579220002 / ISBN 13: 9781579220006

Published by Routledge, 2000

About this Item

Clean, SIGNED stated First Edition/First Printing, 2000, from a community leader's collection. As shown, dust jacket is clean and bright with mild wear along edges with small tear at top back edge and light moisture evidence at bottom, but book comes with a protective Mylar cover to prevent any future wear. Flap is not clipped. Black cover is clean with gold lettering on spine. Corners are sharp. Author Lenn Millbower's undated inscription and signature appear on first title page. No marked, creased, or torn bright white pages. A very good copy with stated flaws. Book will be carefully packaged for safe delivery. Paper Dragon is a 5-Star seller of popular books and does not solicit buyer ratings. M-TT DRCL.

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Bibliographic Details

• Title: Training with a Beat: The Teaching Power of Music [Hardcover] Millbower, Lenn; Johnston, Chuck and Parkin, Margaret
• Publisher: Routledge
• Publication Date: 2000
• Language: English
• ISBN 10: 1579220002
• ISBN 13: 9781579220006
• Binding: Hardcover
• Illustrator: Johnston, Chuck
• Edition: 1st Edition
• Condition: Very Good
• Dust Jacket Condition: Dust Jacket Included
• Signed: Signed by Author(s)

About this title

Synopsis

Music holds amazing power over us. While it permeates and gives rhythm to our lives, most of us take it for granted and rarely consider its impact and potential. Training with a Beat is a lively introduction to understanding that force, and applying it to training.This practical "how-to" guide is written with the musical layperson in mind. The author reveals in straightforward language why music is a critical learning resource, explains the necessary concepts and terms, and concludes with vivid examples of practice and a list of suggested resources. He provides all the background and tools to enable trainers and educators confidently to use music to improve learning. Readers of this book will

• Discover how music contributes to learning
• Understand music theory principles relevant to learnig
• Know how to select music appropriate for different training situations
• Discover effective musical games and activities and how they teach
• Excplore the related legal and copyright issues

This unique resource will be welcomed by trainers, facilitators, presenters and adult educators looking for additional tools to add impact to their material and improve learning outcomes.

About the Author

Lenn Millbower formerly of the Disney University and Disney Institute, is an accomplished music arranger, experienced corporate trainer, and professional instructional designer. Residing in Orlando, FL., he has written and conducted training seminars for Florida based theme park and entertainment companies. Mr. Millbower's specific focus is on interactive learning activities that combine entertainment with learning. Mr. Millbower is a Professor at Southern College, Orlando, FL. and President of Offbeat Training, Inc. Margaret Parkin has a Master's degree in Training and Development and a Master Practitioner qualification in Neurolinguistic Programming. Founder and Principal of Training Options, she has worked with individuals, groups and major organizations for over 20 years, helping them with her innovative and refreshing approach to training. She is a well-known speaker at conferences and symposia around the world. Her first two books, Tales for Trainers and Tales for Coaching are also both published by Kogan Page.