How do you know your student is practising effectively? Some insights from meta-cognition What are some of the tell-tale signs[…]
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The effect of self-regulation strategy instruction on music performance achievement
The effect of self-regulation strategy instruction on music performance achievement Self-regulation has been revealed as an important aspect of the[…]
Read morePredicting dropouts in Piano lessons
Predicting dropouts in Piano lessons In a previous post, I provided some research about instrumental lesson dropouts and what are[…]
Read moreInteraction types and interpersonal style: A model of parent involvement in instrumental music lessons
Interaction types and interpersonal style: A model of parent involvement in instrumental music lessons An investigation by Creech (2010) of[…]
Read morePositive influences in the early lives of music students
Positive influences in the early lives of music students Several studies have been conducted into the most significant, positive influences[…]
Read moreWhat age should instrumental music lessons begin?
Manturzewska (1990) in a study of 135 professional musicians over their lifespan, found that the most common age to begin[…]
Read moreWhy Practicing Practicing from an Early Age Is so Important
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Read moreThe psychology and neuroscience of expert performance
Ericsson (1993) has compiled extensive research in the area of the development of expert performance and learning characteristics of elite[…]
Read moreDropouts in instrumental music activities
Dropouts in instrumental music activities Frakes (1984) studied reasons for dropouts in instrumental music activities. The research found significant differences[…]
Read moreDevelopment of the school-aged musician
Harnismacher (1995) identified four stages of development of the school-age musician, spanning 8-18 years of age. These stages are a[…]
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