Jonathan Harnum

Teacher and Writer in Branford, Connecticut

Jonathan Harnum

Teacher and Writer in Branford, Connecticut

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Hi, Jon Harnum here. Proud Alaskan, multi-instrumentalist, and author of six music-related books. I've got over 30 years playing and 20 years of teaching under my belt, including a PhD in music education from Northwestern University. I play mostly trumpet and guitar, write, and teach.

My fifth music book The Practice of Practice, was published in May, 2014, thanks to 154 awesome Kickstarter backers. My latest book, Practice Like This was published in June, 2015.

Since 2001, I've given away well over a million copies of my books for free to students all over the world. You can get one for yourself at www.sol-ut.com.

My Books from Sol Ut Press:
Basic Music Theory: How to Read, Write, and Understand Written Music
Sound the Trumpet: How to Blow Your Own Horn
Basic Jazz Theory, volume 1
The Practice of PracticePractice Like This: 35 Effective Ways to Boost Your Skill

Published by Hal Leonard:
All About Trumpet

Scholarly publication:

Compose Yourself: Older Adults and Garage Band, in Alternative Approaches to Music Education

  • Work
    • Sol Ut Press
  • Education
    • BA, MA, PhD