The book is based on the experience of the author Ulrich Mahlert from over 30 years of teaching in the field of instrumental pedagogy. Aiming to encourage teachers in different fields of music education to reflect on their individual teaching practice as well as their personal ways of teaching and learning, the book discusses intentions, possibilities and limits of the specialized field. In particular, it deals with • the field of music education/general instrumental didactics, • teaching and learning in this field, • the self-image of music and general education, • personality profiles of learners and teachers as well as • the professional field.
