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

October 15, 2009

Music Exploration, Music Education, Teaching Music

Music through the Ages Exploration Engages Students

Rhona-Mae Arca

October 15, 2009

Music Exploration, Music Education, Teaching Music

This year, my students are exploring a different genre of music every month. Sometimes, it's a quick study. Sometimes it's just a case of listening to a CD or watching youtube and then discussing the music afterward.