Library List for Musicians, Educators & Caregivers
I have edited this list, divided them into categories and added more books with the hopes that it will be more useful to musicians, parents and educators. As I continue to educate myself, I will update this list. Have you read a book that you think I should add to this list? Leave a comment or send me a message!
Books for Musicians
PSYCHOLOGY
- Art & Fear: Observations on the Perils (and Rewards) of Artmaking --- David Bayles & Ted Orland
- Atomic Habits: An Easy & Proven Way to Build Good Habits & Break Bad Ones --- James Clear
- Daily Rituals: How Artists Work --- Mason Currey
- The Inner Game of Music --- Barry Green with W. Timothy Gallwey
- Mindset: The New Psychology of Success --- Carol S. Dweck
- The Talent Code: Unlocking the Secret Skill in Sports, Art, Music, Math and Just About Anything —- Daniel Coyle
PRACTICING
- The Art of Practicing: A Guide to Making Music from the Heart --- Madeline Bruser
- Practice Mind: The Complete Practice Model --- Hans Jorgen Jensen
- Principles of Violin Playing and Teaching --- Ivan Galamian
- Basics – 300 Exercises and Practice Routines for the Violin --- Simon Fischer
PERFORMING
- Audition Success: An Olympic Sports Psychologist Teachers Performing Artists How to Win --- Don Greene
- Effortless Mastery: Liberating the Master Musician Within --- Kenny Werner
- Performance Success: Performing Your Best Under Pressure --- Don Greene
CAREER IN MUSIC
- Beyond Talent: Creating a Successful Career in Music --- Angela Beeching
- From the Stage to the Studio --- Cornelia Watkins & Laurie Scott
- How to Make it in the New Music Business: Practical Tips on Building a Loyal Following and Making a Living as a Musician --- Ari Herstand
BIOGRAPHIES & HISTORY
- From Suzuki to Mozart: A History of the Repertoire in the Suzuki Violin Books 1-10 --- Hadley Johnson
- Suzuki: The Man & His Dream to Teach the Children of the World --- Eri Hotta
- Teaching Genius: Dorothy Delay and the Making of a Musician --- Barbara Lourie Sand
Books for Educators & Caregivers
TEACHING PHILOSOPHY
- Ability Development from Age Zero --- Shinichi Suzuki
- Beyond the Music Lesson: Habits of Successful Suzuki Families --- Christine Goodner
- Everything Depends on How We Raise Them: Educating Young Children by the Suzuki Method --- Shigeki Tanaka, Translated by: Kyoko Selden
- Music Practice Makeover: Strategies to Make Practice with Your Music Student as Painless and Efficient as Possible --- Christine Goodner
- Nurtured by Love: The Classic Approach to Talent Education --- Shinichi Suzuki
CHILD DEVELOPMENT
- How to Talk so Little Kids Will Listen: A Survival Guide to Life with Children Ages 2-7 -- Joanna Faber
- The Montessori Toddler: A Parent’s Guide to Raising a Curious and Responsible Human Being -- Simone Davis
- Positive Parenting: An Essential Guide -- Rebecca Eanes
- The Whole-Brain Child: Revolutionary Strategies to Nurture Your Child’s Developing Mind --- Daniel Siegal
Updated: May 11, 2023
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