Blocked verses random practice The most common methods of practice for the musician is repetition. Practising has operational phases. Sections[…]
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Self-Regulation Strategies of Adolescent Instrumental Students
Research indicates that expert instrumentalists engage in a systemic approach to their practice. This includes problem identification, problem solving, planning[…]
Read more“How do you think you played?”
The use of verbal feedback is a common practice in instrumental lessons.Prior research led to the belief for optimal learning[…]
Read moreIt’s not how much, it’s how.
A recent study has investigated the differences in practice strategies between professional and amateur pianists. The results demonstrated that it[…]
Read moreThe Talent Paradox
Currently reading Music, Talent, and Performance – Henry Kingsbury. It is an anthropologists report about life within a conservatory culture.[…]
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‘Practice makes perfect’. Ericsson (1993) followed violinists in a study of practice time. Results showed that those individuals who practiced[…]
Read moreiPhone Practice Apps
I use my iPhone to log my practice sessions and take notes. The app is Musicians Practice Journal by Axe[…]
Read moreTeacher Skill
In all areas of education, there has been an accumulation of knowledge and methods for effective teaching and learning. Music[…]
Read moreDeliberate Practice
Deliberate Practice Just playing through your repertoire mindlessly? It can be quite common, but it is not helpful for improvement.[…]
Read morePlayful engagement?
Ericsson et al (1993) found that improvement in performance was evident when individuals were given tasks with well-defined goals and[…]
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