Few musical pedagogues are better suited than Michael Dartsch to write a fundamental book on the central themes of music pedagogy based on the current state of research. The book addresses all who study or teach music. Few musical pedagogues are better suited than Michael Dartsch to write a fundamental book on the central themes of music pedagogy based on the current state of research. The book opens with a description of the basic factors that influence the learning of music, such as talent, socialization and motivation. Then Dartsch treats broader topics such as elementary musical practice. Connections to practical music-making are found in the chapter on methods and target groups and forms of teaching. The book addresses all who study or teach music.