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Amy Nathan – The Young Musician’s Survival Guide: Tips from Teens and ProsOxford University Press, USA; 2nd edition (October 24, 2008) | ISBN: 0195367391  | English | Pages: 129 | PDF | 19.66MBLearning to play an instrument can be fun and, at times, frustrating.  This lively, accessible book helps young people cope with the  difficulties involved in learning a new instrument and remaining  dedicated to playing and practicing. Teens from renowned music programs –  including the Juilliard School’s Pre-College Program and Boston  University’s Tanglewood Institute – join pro musicians such as Wynton  Marsalis, Paula Robison, and James Galway in offering practical answers  to questions from what instrument to play to where the musical road may  lead.In this revised and expanded edition, Amy Nathan has updated the book to  address today’s more technologically-minded young musician. Expanded  sections cover the various ways students can use technology to assist in  mastering an instrument and in making practice time more productive,  from using the Internet to download pieces to be learned and playing  along with downloaded tunes to practicing with computer-based practice  programs, CDs, and videos/DVDs of musical performances. She also  addresses concerns of young composers and conductors, two groups not  mentioned in the original edition. The book’s updated Resource Guide  suggests where to get additional help, both online and off.