Contents List of contributors List of illustrations Preface John Rink, Helena Gaunt and Aaron Williamon Insight John Wallace - A musician's journey Part 1 - Creative learning in context Chapter 1 Learning to perform: from 'gifts' and 'talents' to skills and creative engagement Jane Davidson and Gary McPherson Chapter 2 Apprenticeship and empowerment: the role of one-to-one lessons Helena Gaunt Chapter 3 Facilitating learning in small groups: interpersonal dynamics and task dimensions Andrea Creech and Susan Hallam Chapter 4 The role and significance of master classes in creative learning Ingrid Hanken Chapter 5 Checking progress and setting directions: examination and assessment Don Lebler and Scott Harrison Chapter 6 Informal learning and musical performance Tim Smart and Lucy Green Insight Jane Manning - The creative voice in artistic performance Insight Mine Do?antan-Dack - Expressive freedom in classical pianism: insights from a pianist-researcher Insight Ricardo Castro (with Helena Gaunt) - Transformation through music Part 2 - Creative processes Chapter 7 Performers in the practice room Karen Wise, Mirjam James and John Rink Chapter 8 Small ensembles in rehearsal Jane Ginsborg Chapter 9 The creative work of large ensembles Stephen Cottrell Chapter 10 Learning in the spotlight: approaches to self-regulating and profiling performance Aaron Williamon, Terry Clark and Mats Küssner Chapter 11 Incorporating improvisation into classical music performance Juniper Hill Insight Carlos Lopez-Real - Musical artistry and identity in balance Insight Margaret Faultless - Ensemble music in the making: a matter of shared leadership Insight Helen Reid - Making connections Part 3 - Creative dialogue and reflection Chapter 12 Reflection and the classical musician: practice in cultural context Mary Hunter and Stephen Broad Chapter 13 Towards convergence: academic studies and the student performer Celia Duffy and Joe Harrop Chapter 14 Musical expression from conception to reception Darla Crispin and Stefan Ã-stersjö Chapter 15 Dialogue and beyond: communication and interaction in ensemble performance Elaine King and Anthony Gritten Chapter 16 Responding to performers: listeners and audiences Sinéad O'Neill and John Sloboda Insight Susanne van Els - On artistic adventures and connecting to audiences Insight Frances-Marie Uitti - Beyond convention: listening to one's inner voice Insight Melvyn Tan (with John Rink) - Learning to take time Index.