Bringing the Groove Back into Music Studies with Pattern Play

June 4, 2010

Learning Music, Music Education, Teaching Music, Improvisation

Yesterday, ARMTA Calgary hosted a workshop on Pattern Play with piano pedagogue Forrest Kinney. He and his wife Akiko developed this extremely aural-kinesthetic approach to music playing.

Rhona-Mae Arca

March 19, 2010

Learning Music, Music Education, Teaching Music

Musical Breakthroughs with Read/Write Learners

Rhona-Mae Arca

March 19, 2010

Learning Music, Music Education, Teaching Music

I have yet to find any information on how to teach music to students who are primarily read/write learners. These are some of the things I've tried.

Rhona-Mae Arca

March 17, 2010

Learning Music, Music Education

Music Students With Blogs - Speedlinking

Rhona-Mae Arca

March 17, 2010

Learning Music, Music Education

Here are a few blogs I've found written by music students. They provide an interesting view of the trials and tribulations of studying music:

Rhona-Mae Arca

March 2, 2010

Learning Music, Music Education, Music Examinations

Piano Exam Tips - Speedlinking

Rhona-Mae Arca

March 2, 2010

Learning Music, Music Education, Music Examinations

Here are some websites with tips for preparing for your piano examination:

Rhona-Mae Arca

January 14, 2010

Entertainment, Learning Music, Music, Interviews

Patrick Henry Hughes - Transforming "Disabilty" into Endless Possibilities

Rhona-Mae Arca

January 14, 2010

Entertainment, Learning Music, Music, Interviews

Thanks to my hair stylist for this inspiring clip about Patrick Henry Hughes. This phenomenal young man is blind and has some condition that severely limits his movement.