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The Musical Muse

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

Music Education

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 13, 2013

Practicing Music, Music Education, Learning Music, Teaching Music

Practicing Ideas for Playing Lightly

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 13, 2013

Practicing Music, Music Education, Learning Music, Teaching Music

What to do when one hand is drowning out the other at the piano.

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 10, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Teaching Music

Five Free Music Websites to Improve Note Reading

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 10, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Teaching Music

A guide to some free music websites available on the Internet to help music students improve their note reading skills.

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 8, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music

Professional Development for Music Educators

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 8, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music

Music educators who teach privately often work in isolation. Continuing education and professional development can re-energize one's teaching and musicianship.

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 5, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Teaching Music

Why Do Music Students Hate Counting?

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 5, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Teaching Music

Are you like some of my students who hate counting beats? I have a found a few refreshers on how to practice counting beats in your music - for those of you who want the help.

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 4, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music

From Playing Beethoven to Passing the Bar - The Benefits of Studying Music

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 4, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music

Reflecting upon the many benefits of playing a musical instrument.