Publication date: August 28, 2009

Rowman and Littlefield has announced that they will have Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To, written by Phyllis Sdoia-Satz and Barry Satz  on the bookshelves on August 28, 2009, and have already scheduled abooksigning at Borders in South Miami right before that. What’s great about the Sdoia-Satz Method that is explained in Practicing Sucks is that it works for ANYTHING (not just music instruction) that requires practice, study and repetition. That means the golfer and tennis player  can use this method to improve their game. The gymnast can use the ideas in Practicing Sucks to improve gymnastics practice. The skater can use these methods, and someone who has homework every night can improve the efficiency and get it done in less time using the ideas in Practicing Sucks.  For information on how to order the book go to http://www.rowmaneducation.com/Catalog/SingleBook.shtml?command=Search&db=^DB/CATALOG.db&eqSKUdata=1607090074

The Sdoia-Satz Method

In Practicing Sucks, But It Doesn’t Have To!!! we talk about how well our method works, and how fast students learn.  Now we are looking for a few interested students (children or adults) who really want to try the Sdoia-Satz Method out.  We guarantee that if they do what we say, in 6 months they will be playing music they didn’t even dream of before.  (We make the same offer to voice students — voice is the first instrument, after all. ) The Sdoia-Satz Method works.  Give us 6 months, one 1 one hour  lesson once a week  and really good practicing from you every day , and YOU’LL prove it.  Call us at 305.754.3097.

Practicing Sucks Is the Real Deal.

 

It has come to our attention that, in an effort to increase business in this lean economy,  several music schools have been telling  prospective students that Sdoia-Satz Music Institute is ridiculously  expensive, and that their school ”uses the same methods” as Sdoia-Satz and  they charge a lot less. A word to the wise:  When looking for fine music instruction, NEVER, NEVER be misled by false advertising.  If you talk to music schools, don’t just accept what they tell you out-of-hand. Ask questions, lots of questions. Make them prove what they say (as we do. See our website www.sdoiasatz.com)

 

The facts are these: The Sdoia-Satz Music Method teaches students how to learn practically anything (not just music) that requires study, repetition, and practice in such a way as to maximize success, minimize frustration and cut the learning time by at least half.  That’s who we are; that’s what we do, we have proven again and again that the method works, and frankly, there just isn’t any substitute.

 

Oh, and about us costing more: Although studying with Sdoia-Satz may seem more expensive, it really isn’t. Because students achieve their goals two – four times faster than other learning programs, in the long run, it actually costs less. Besides, in keeping with the downturn in the economy, Sdoia-Satz Music Institute has recently reduced some charges, removed some pre-requisites and is offering options that reduce the cost of music instruction substantially.   Our prices are now not just “competitive”.  We might just be beating the competition, in cost as well as quality.

 

The very unique, revolutionary methods used at Sdoia-Satz Music Institute were created by us, they are copyrighted, they have been demonstrated dozens of times on national and regional TV and Phyllis Sdoia-Satz has written a series of books and CD’s about them (Warner Bros., Alfred Music). The most recent book, “Practicing Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!” is being published by Rowman and Littlefield and will be on the bookshelves summer, 2009.  In addition, hundreds of articles have been written in newspapers, magazines, and newsletters across the country, about the Sdoia-Satz Method.

 

 It is said that imitation is the most sincere form of flattery, and Sdoia-Satz Music Institute is pleased that other music schools find the little tidbits they have heard about our methods so worthwhile. But it takes more than just appreciation, or an attitude of “oh, I can do that, too” to be able to use the Sdoia-Satz Method with consistent success.  First of all, it takes very special teacher training in the Sdoia-Satz Method. Then, it takes a realization that the method really works, — remarkably well. And, — most important, it requires a sincere desire (of both the student and the teacher) to want to go “where no man has gone”, and to be willing to push the walls, the envelope, the barriers and the frontiers–HARD in order to achieve the desired goals.  

 

So, if you still want the best in music instruction and think you can’t afford it, think again. Don’t “settle” for less.  In the private sector, Sdoia-Satz Music Institute is, and always has been—the very best.  Call 305.754.3097.

 

 

 

 

News about Practicing Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!

Practicing Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!, being published by Rowman and Littlefield, originally expected to be available by January or February 2009 will definitely be in the stores by August 2009.  Practicing Sucks… is a new method of learning which enables  students, their parents, and even their instructors  to learn and how to memorize two to four times faster, easier, with a maximum of success and a minimum of frustration.  We are offering seminars all over the country to groups interested in learning HOW TO LEARN better easier, with less stress and more success, based on the book.  If you are interested in having a seminar for YOUR group, please call 305.754.3097.  For information about the book , seminars and Sdoia-Satz Music Institute, please see our website www.sdoiasatz.com

More About Practicing Sucks

We are now heavily into revising Practicing Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To!!! for Rowman and Littlefield. Strange, it doesn’t look anything like the original manuscript. 

Parents — did you know that if you don’t get your child’s instrument fixed, the child will be frustrated when he/she tries to practice?  And if you offer the child a “reward” of not practicing on the weekend if he/she practices well during the week, you are giving a REWARD for not practicing?  Better to suggest, ” ‘Practice early’, so that you have the rest of the day free.”  Keep an eye out here. I’ll write another couple of tips for how to practice and get the best benefit from your practice soon.

Phyllis Sdoia-Satz

PRACTICING SUCKS…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!

We just heard from Rowman and Littlefield that PRACTICING SUCKS…But It Doesn’t Have To!!! is not going to be in the stores until about March 2009.  It takes that long to do the editing and all the other things it takes to produce a book. That means we miss the winter holiday season.  That’s not good.  One could even say that IT SU…  well, you know what I mean.

To Portia

Thanks for your comment, Portia.  You didn’t mention that you’re a student who has learned piano by making use of these tips.,,,,and look at how far you’ve come.  Congratulations.

 

Phyllis Satz

Thank you sfrack

Thank you for your comment sfrack,  I agree with you.  One of the issues that PRACTICING SUCKS…But It Doesn’t Have To!!! deals is the fact that young children 3, 4, 5, 6, 7 and even older can’t practice by themselves.  They need someone to read their assignments, to tell them what to do, and to encourage them to make enough repetitions of small sections to be productive.  Left to themselves, children will do something two or three times, and whether it’s right or wrong, they’re done.  I do not suggest that the parent or family member learn  to play the instrument along with the child, but sitting with the child (or sometimes the older students as well) while he or he practices often helps a great deal.  In PRACTICING SUCKS…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!, I say that parents of young children ABSOLUTELY should be present at the lesson in order to know what the student learned, what he/she understood or didn’t understand and help reinforce the things the instructor wrote in the assignment book.   (And in these days, it’s also important that they stay, for the sake of safety.)  Music instructors are professionals.  They are not babysitters.  Too many parents drop their young children at the music teacher’s place, and leave. This is not helpful to the young child. The more the parent knows about what goes on at the lesson, the more supportive that parent can be during practice time.    If the instructor won’t allow you in the teaching room, find another instructor.

Contract signed with Rowman & Littlefield for Practicing Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!

Good news.  We have just signed a contract with Rowman & Littlefield for publication of, “Practicing Sucks…But It Doesn’t Have To!!!.  Now the editing and the work REALLY begins.  We don’t have a set publication date yet, but I’m hoping it will be in time for the holidays

Phyllis Satz

An Answer for Angel

Angel asked:

Ms. Satz (I’m assuming I’m talking to the author of the book, correct me if I’m wrong), I have a teenaged daughter who plays the flute. But, sometimes, she would rather play with her friends than practice. I know she’s good, because her music teacher at school said she was, but sometimes…well, she’s just not that into it. Is there anything I can do to get her to practice more or take it seriously? She really has talent, and I don’t want to push her, but I don’t want her to miss out, either. Any suggestions? Angel

You might try arranging for her to play little programs in hospitals and nursing homes.  Even a half hour program would be appreciated by the patients.  Also you might try seting her up with a few other music students and have them play duets or trios, and practice if possible in your house, or a community center, or even in a park (especially during the summer). The problem with getting someone to practice is that they don’t see the forest for the trees.  They think that all there is is practice and no reward.  The reward is finally getting out there and DOING IT!!! The FUN comes from being able to play for people and having them enjoy it and the applause doesn’t hurt either.  It makes the student feel that all the work is worthwhile.  One small concert is good for at least two weeks of inspirational practice. When you have friends over, if the student likes to play, ask her or him to play for your friends. (Of course, if your teenager doesn’t like to play for people, that one won’t work.) Don’t expect the student to want to sit for hours at a time and practice.  Smaller sections of time — a half hour here, a half hour there, works better than expecting a student to practice two hours at a stretch.  Maybe the student will do a better job first thing in the morning for a while, and then later in the day again, and then before bedtime. Choosing periods during the day when nothing else competes with the practice often works well too.  Don’t forget about taking the teenager to concerts where he/she can hear real musicians play the instrument.  Oh, and another thing, never, never tell the student that what he’s playing sounds badly (even if it does).  That’s the quickest way to turn the student off.  Always think positive.  Be creative in your suggestions, and above all, be supportive.  The support of a parent is very important, even if the student pretends it isn’t.  I wish you and your teenager the very best of luck.  Musically speaking, Phyllis Sdoia-Satz