Using Webcams in Music Lessons

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 4, 2012

Music Education, Teaching Music, Studio Technology

Last year, I purchased an HD webcam for my music studio. My students, their parents and I have enjoyed how easy it is to take a quick video clip or photo of either a hand position or drilling a troublespot in their music.

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 1, 2012

Practicing Music, Music Education, Learning Music

Music Practicing 101 - Finger Push Ups

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 1, 2012

Practicing Music, Music Education, Learning Music

This finger exercise is one I learned at one of my early piano lessons, many moons ago. It's a hand exercise to strengthen those musical fingers, especially our very weak finger #4.

Rhona-Mae Arca

August 30, 2012

Music Education, Teaching Music, Learning Music, Improvisation

Music Group Class Round 1 Reflections

Rhona-Mae Arca

August 30, 2012

Music Education, Teaching Music, Learning Music, Improvisation

Well, students and teachers of Musespeak Studio and To the Wind Studio have survived the first round of music group classes with this new format. I learned three main lessons

Rhona-Mae Arca

August 28, 2012

Learning Music, Music Education, Practicing Music

Music Practice Tips Online

Rhona-Mae Arca

August 28, 2012

Learning Music, Music Education, Practicing Music

There are a growing number of resources online to help music students with how to practice. As each music educator has a unique background, each has something to bring to the table - to you - the music student.