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The Musical Muse

Blog dedicated to music education, practice tips, health & wellness, and geeking out.

organized practice

Rhona-Mae Arca

October 28, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

Music Practicing 101: The Looping Drill

Rhona-Mae Arca

October 28, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

The Looping Drill is one of my favourite drills since it can be used at any stage of music mastery.

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 30, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Learning Music

Training Students to Become Active Listeners

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 30, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Learning Music

Teaching my students how to become active listeners is tedious but a necessary step in teaching them how to practice more efficiently.

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 20, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music

Making a Practice Schedule

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 20, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music

Some times and links to help you organize your music practice schedule.

Rhona-Mae Arca

August 1, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

6 Steps to Self-Regulated Practicing

Rhona-Mae Arca

August 1, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

According to super-cool professor Dr. John Picone, there are six steps to self-regulated practicing. Master these and you will learn your music quickly and efficiently.

Rhona-Mae Arca

February 12, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Practicing Music, Teaching Music, Music Examinations

Advice on Music Exams, Cramming and Number Games

Rhona-Mae Arca

February 12, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Practicing Music, Teaching Music, Music Examinations

Sometimes, our music students are still scrambling to get ready for their music exams. If you're like my one Grade 9 piano student who has been trying to memorize his Brahms' Intermezzo, it's too late.