Preface The publication of Green’s text entitled How Popular Musicians Learn: A Way Ahead for

This article explores the work of Lucy Green in terms of the application of her research to practice in music education classrooms. Three specific topics are explored including: student centered learning, teachers and formal music education, and the organic nature of music learning. The author calls for a critical examination of Greens ’ work in terms of application and suggests that multiple models or modes of implementation and further experimentation may led to a more viable approach to musical learning as it is found in many musical communities