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The Musical Muse

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

Rhona-Mae Arca

February 22, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Teaching Music

Music Blogs for Musicians, Music Students and Music Teachers

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February 22, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Teaching Music

A guide to six useful music blogs available to help musicians, music students and music teachers with practicing, teaching and performing.

Rhona-Mae Arca

February 21, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Recommendations & Reviews

Piano Teacher's Resource Kit

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February 21, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Recommendations & Reviews

My first impressions on the Piano Teacher's Resource Kit.

Rhona-Mae Arca

February 16, 2013

Practicing Music, Music Education, Learning Music, Teaching Music

Keyboard Geography Cheat Sheets

Rhona-Mae Arca

February 16, 2013

Practicing Music, Music Education, Learning Music, Teaching Music

This year, I have seven students who have had a tough time with their keyboard geography at the piano.

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February 12, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Practicing Music, Teaching Music, Music Examinations

Advice on Music Exams, Cramming and Number Games

Rhona-Mae Arca

February 12, 2013

Music Education, Learning Music, Practicing Music, Teaching Music, Music Examinations

Sometimes, our music students are still scrambling to get ready for their music exams. If you're like my one Grade 9 piano student who has been trying to memorize his Brahms' Intermezzo, it's too late.

Rhona-Mae Arca

February 6, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

White-Out on Music? Why Not?

Rhona-Mae Arca

February 6, 2013

Music Education, Practicing Music, Learning Music, Teaching Music

White-Out on Music? Why Not?

This is a nifty tip I learned from my colleague, RCM examiner Colleen Athparia: If you keep coming to a dead halt at the barline, get rid of the barlines!