Kerry Boyle – författare

Instrumental teaching in the UK is characterised by a lack of regulation and curriculum, whereby individuals can teach with no training or qualification. Kerry Boyle explores the way in which individuals who begin teaching can negotiate successful careers in music without formal training. Existing studies suggest that individuals in this context have complex understandings of professional identity, preferring to identify as musicians or performers rather than teachers, even when most of their income is derived from teaching. Boyle explores the complex working lives of instrumental teachers in the UK, including routes into instrumental teaching and the specific meanings associated with the role and identity of the professional musician for individuals involved in portfolio careers in music. Through an examination of the lived experience of instrumental teachers, this study highlights the need to revise existing notions of the professional musician to acknowledge contemporary careers in music. The resulting insights can be used to inform and enhance existing approaches to careers in music and contribute to career preparation in undergraduate music students.

Instrumental teaching in the UK is characterised by a lack of regulation and curriculum, whereby individuals can teach with no training or qualification. Kerry Boyle explores the way in which individuals who begin teaching can negotiate successful careers in music without formal training. Existing studies suggest that individuals in this context have complex understandings of professional identity, preferring to identify as musicians or performers rather than teachers, even when most of their income is derived from teaching. Boyle explores the complex working lives of instrumental teachers in the UK, including routes into instrumental teaching and the specific meanings associated with the role and identity of the professional musician for individuals involved in portfolio careers in music. Through an examination of the lived experience of instrumental teachers, this study highlights the need to revise existing notions of the professional musician to acknowledge contemporary careers in music. The resulting insights can be used to inform and enhance existing approaches to careers in music and contribute to career preparation in undergraduate music students.

The Essential Handbook for Musicians Who Teach is an accessible guide to instrumental and singing teaching with a wealth of practical advice and information. It covers a comprehensive range of topics from employment status, safeguarding and health and well-being to planning, teaching strategies and continuing professional development. Written by experts in the field, this is a blueprint for teaching music that is essential reading for all musicians who teach.Teaching is a very important part of the portfolio careers of professional musicians, and while they have a high level of knowledge about the practicalities of playing their instruments and working with other musicians, they need backup in many other matters. This book fills an important gap in the literature in this area and is a vital guide and companion for all instrumental and vocal teachers.

Drawing on an international research project involving an online survey and individual case study interviews with participants from countries including the UK, Australia, France, the United States, Kenya, South Africa, Brazil and Argentina, Choirs, Singing, and Belonging: Voices from Around the World explores the experience of singing in choirs, and the meaning of these activities in the lives of participants. The authors draw on the reflections of choir members to explore aspects of participation and practice in this field, including the significance of repertoire and leadership and the role of choirs both in and as communities.Providing new insights into the experiences, perceptions, and motivations of individuals involved in all kinds of choirs and singing groups Choirs, Singing, and Belonging: Voices from Around the World is relevant to those who direct and participate in choirs along with choral organizations and music education institutions around the world.

Drawing on an international research project involving an online survey and individual case study interviews with participants from countries including the UK, Australia, France, the United States, Kenya, South Africa, Brazil and Argentina, Choirs, Singing, and Belonging: Voices from Around the World explores the experience of singing in choirs, and the meaning of these activities in the lives of participants. The authors draw on the reflections of choir members to explore aspects of participation and practice in this field, including the significance of repertoire and leadership and the role of choirs both in and as communities.Providing new insights into the experiences, perceptions, and motivations of individuals involved in all kinds of choirs and singing groups Choirs, Singing, and Belonging: Voices from Around the World is relevant to those who direct and participate in choirs along with choral organizations and music education institutions around the world.