Random Sight-Reading Exercises to Boost Music Literacy

December 2, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

My classmate and colleague recently told me about having to sight-read for 15 minutes at the start of her piano lessons. I decided to try it on my "weaker" note readers.

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November 22, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Piano Technique

How to Play Music Faster

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November 22, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Piano Technique

Trying to figure out how to play your technique at the required tempo for your level? Check out these tips on how to play faster.

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October 28, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

Music Practicing 101: The Looping Drill

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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.

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October 23, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Practicing Music, Teaching Music

The Sight-Reading Challenge

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October 23, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Practicing Music, Teaching Music

Drawing inspiration from Alessandra DiCienzo from the Ontario Registered Music Teachers' Association, I have launched a sight-reading challenge in my music studio.

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October 9, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

Using Practicing Personalities in Music Lessons

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October 9, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

This summer, I bought Practice Personalities: What's Your Type? by Thornton Cline in the hopes of gaining new information to help my music students practice more efficiently.