Learning to perform: from "gifts" and "talents" to skills and creative engagement / Jane W. Davidson and Gary E. McPherson -- Apprenticeship and empowerment: the role of one-to-one lessons / Helena Gaunt -- Facilitating learning in small groups: interpersonal dynamics and task dimensions / Andrea Creech and Susan Hallam -- The role and significance of masterclasses in creative learning / Ingrid Maria Hanken -- Evaluating progress and setting directions: examination and assessment / Don Lebler and Scott Harrison -- Informal learning and musical performance / Tim Smart and Lucy Green -- Performers in the practice room / Karen Wise, Mirjam James and John Rink -- Small ensembles in rehearsal / Jane Ginsborg -- The creative work of large ensembles / Stephen Cottrell -- Learning in the spotlight: approaches to self-regulating and profiling performance / Aaron Williamon, Terry Clark and Mats Kèussner -- Incorporating improvisation into classical music performance / Juniper Hill -- Reflection and the classical musician: practice in cultural context / Mary Hunter and Stephen Broad -- Towards convergence: academic studies and the student performer / Celia Duffy and Joe Harrop -- Musical expression from conception to reception / Darla Crispin and Stefan èOstersjèo -- Dialogue and beyond: communication and interaction in ensemble performance / Elaine King and Anthony Gritten -- Responding to performers: listeners and audiences / Sinâead O'Neill and John Sloboda