Practicing: The best part of playing music | Tom Heany | TEDxIrvington

Singer, guitarist, songwriter, and author, Tom Heany talks about finding pride, fulfillment, satisfaction, and creativity in the day to day exploration of practicing. Performing is wonderful, he says, but practicing is where you find out everything you need to know about music. Tom Heany is a songwriter and guitarist from the Hudson River Valley in New York. His songs call to mind the traditional music of the United States, the classic songs of the '30s and '40s, and the stories we tell when families get together.

FIRST, LEARN TO PRACTICE is Tom's book about practicing. "...both simple and effective... a must for anyone who is serious about learning to play." Suitable for all musicians - professional, amateur, student or beginner - FIRST, LEARN TO PRACTICE can show you how to get the most pleasure, and the most progress, out of your practice time.
PRACTICING FOR PARENTS is an inexpensive guide to practicing for parents of beginning music students. This talk was given at a TEDx event using the TED conference format but independently organized by a local community. Learn more at https://www.ted.com/tedx