Guide for Teaching Wind and Percussion Instruments

Empower Teachers to Foster Effective and Sustainable Instrumental Learning

Written by Valerie Peters, with the collaboration of Marie‑Hélène Bilodeau, this guide serves as a key reference resource for music teachers who work with beginner students learning wind and percussion instruments. Published by Les Presses de l’Université Laval in 2022, this book presents the pedagogical and technical foundations essential to instrumental instruction.

Each instrument is examined from multiple perspectives, including its historical background, assembly, posture, sound production, common technical challenges, maintenance, and the prevention of issues related to instrumental practice. The guide also offers teaching strategies, checklists, photographs, and supplementary resources designed to support instruction in both classroom and individual lesson settings.

This publication aligns with the mission of the Laboratory for Music Education, Well-Being, and Human Potential (Lab‑EMBEPH), which aims to support the development of pedagogical practices that foster learning, well-being, and the flourishing of musicians.

Informations

• Publisher: Les Presses de l’Université Laval
• Publication Date: 2022
• Length: 420 pages

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