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The Musical Muse

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

Music Education

Rhona-Mae Arca

November 1, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music

When a student leaves: making the most of the time you have left

Rhona-Mae Arca

November 1, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music

One of my students terminated lessons before the end of the year. We ended our time together by recording a CD.

Rhona-Mae Arca

October 28, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

Music Practicing 101: The Looping Drill

Rhona-Mae Arca

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.

Rhona-Mae Arca

October 23, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Practicing Music, Teaching Music

The Sight-Reading Challenge

Rhona-Mae Arca

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.

Rhona-Mae Arca

October 12, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music

On Note-Tab Reminders in Music Lessons

Rhona-Mae Arca

October 12, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music

I almost walked right past these in the store. These Post-it Note Tabs are a neat way to put important lesson reminders where my music students will look at them!

Rhona-Mae Arca

October 9, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

Using Practicing Personalities in Music Lessons

Rhona-Mae Arca

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.