--- product_id: 10897948 title: "The Practice Revolution: Getting great results from the six days between lessons" brand: "philip johnston" price: "€ 59.21" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 11 url: https://www.desertcart.gr/products/10897948-the-practice-revolution-getting-great-results-from-the-six-days store_origin: GR region: Greece --- # The Practice Revolution: Getting great results from the six days between lessons **Brand:** philip johnston **Price:** € 59.21 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** The Practice Revolution: Getting great results from the six days between lessons by philip johnston - **How much does it cost?** € 59.21 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.gr](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/10897948-the-practice-revolution-getting-great-results-from-the-six-days) ## Best For - philip johnston enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted philip johnston brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description The Practice Revolution: Getting great results from the six days between lessons ## Images ![The Practice Revolution: Getting great results from the six days between lessons - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51vt1mJP0EL.jpg) ![The Practice Revolution: Getting great results from the six days between lessons - Image 2](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31MESX2hmPL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Engaging and practical book, though not without drawbacks *by K***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on June 13, 2006* At first one has doubts about Philip Johnston's book, as one has about any volume that claims to revolutionize the study of music. The breezy writing style and the bulleted and numbered headings, which make "The Practice Revolution" look like one of those innumerable self-help books aimed at the corporate world, are partly to blame. If one can get through these features, though, there is much of value here. Johnston correctly points out that the actual lesson occupies but a tiny fraction of a student's study of music, and that therefore what happens in between is crucial to the success or failure of music study. He catalogues common types of bad practicing and offers solutions for each; he shows that much apparent laziness among students stems from lack of clear communication and understanding between student and teacher, not lack of motivation. He is sympathetic to the real difficulties today's youngsters must deal with in terms of time management. Perhaps the most valuable section of the book consists of a variety of musical games designed to engender a milder form of performance anxiety in practice, so that the real pressure of a recital or contest won't come as a shocking and insurmountable obstacle. Other chapters on memorization, ironing out rough spots and interpretation, while solid, have been done as well or better in other classic texts on music pedagogy.Johnston's book has two notable flaws, the first minor, the second major. The minor flaw is that the entire book turns out to be in the nature of an advertisement for his Internet business; while this by no means is offensively done, nor does it negate the real value of the book, it is a little off-putting to the reader to discover this. A much more serious drawback is this: Johnston seems largely to discount the possibility that many of the problems students encounter in practice, that he spends pages trying to solve, can be ironed out in advance by the teacher, simply by choosing the right repertoire in the right order. An ill-chosen assignment means the student will either be bored by something way too easy, or made frustrated and insecure by something hopelessly beyond his or her technical/musical grasp. A thorough knowledge of the literature and the strengths and weaknesses of a student, and the ability to match the former with the latter, is an absolutely essential quality of a good music teacher. I find it inexplicable that the author barely mentions this fact. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book has some very good ideas and a few that might not be so ... *by W***D on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on August 20, 2014* This book has some very good ideas and a few that might not be so good. The general approach that learning music is simply a mental exercise is only partially true. The word "listening" is rarely, if ever, used in the book. It is a handbook on getting the notes right, memorizing them and preparing for the "delivery" in front of other people. These three areas are covered really well and undoubtedly one will discover in this book some new ways of practicing. Many very good ideas indeed. There are some shady areas though. Too many "games" with the text turn musical masterpieces into something else. One idea that is not very musical is to have students play together with recordings. At any rate, even though it is a real "salad bar" of various ideas, the book is certainly worth the time. Even if the students don't become musicians they will certainly learn from Mr. Johnston about task and time management. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Not just for music teachers! *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on December 26, 2006* I returned to piano lessons about 16 years ago after being away for nearly 20+ years. It wasn't until about 6 years ago I was able to find a teacher who, while technically skilled, is a remarkable musician and from whom I've learned A LOT really didn't help me address my practice problems. After reading your section on "Common Practice Flaws" I saw myself with at least six of them. No wonder I had been giving serious consideration to quitting...I just felt like my playing was not improving like it should.I'm going to take your book with me to my next lesson and, together, we'll map out a plan for my future. I am really inspired that I can fix these problems and start to make some real progress with my playing and learning.BTW, I spent about 20+ years in the sales field...I really think these concepts could apply to virtually any field of endeavor, particularly sales!I am really excited about the ideas presented in the book, and, more importantly, about it injecting new life into my learning process. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.gr/products/10897948-the-practice-revolution-getting-great-results-from-the-six-days](https://www.desertcart.gr/products/10897948-the-practice-revolution-getting-great-results-from-the-six-days) --- *Product available on Desertcart Greece* *Store origin: GR* *Last updated: 2026-05-31*