Informal Learning in Music Education

'Motivation, student autonomy, inclusion, student engagement, and the role of the teacher and student in learning are all relevant topics to current music educators. Mariguddi builds upon current research on these areas through a practice-based approach of informal learning in music education and offers suggestions on how informal learning pedagogy practices may be beneficial to the modern-day classroom.' * Claire Murphy, Stephen F. Austin State University, USA * 'This book contributes much-needed timely and critical perspectives on informal learning practices in music education. Pioneered almost two decades ago by Lucy Green, Mariguddi carefully weaves theory and practice in informal learning in music within the context of contemporary challenges and policy discourses in education that will resonate with music educators around the globe. The book offers invaluable practical suggestions for meaningful and sustainable implementation of informal learning practices in music. Informal Learning in Music Education is a must-read for music educators, students and policymakers.' * Gwen Moore, Mary Immaculate College, Ireland * ‘This is an invaluable ‘one-stop-shop’ for music educators, researchers and teacher educators who are seeking a comprehensive overview of the complexities of the subject of music, informal approaches to learning, and the realities of informal music education ‘on the ground’ in classrooms. I recommend this book to anyone wishing to refresh or challenge their thinking around classroom music, whether they are an informal learning veteran or new to the approach.’ * Thomas Breeze, Cardiff Metropolitan University, UK *