The difference is in the types of practice When referring to quality of instrumental practice, mental representations are one of[…]
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Category: Lessons
The 15-minute practice rule
The 15-minute practice rule Burwell and Shipton (2013) provide an illuminating insight into the practice strategies of university-level music students.[…]
Read moreInstrumental Learning: Is early age a key to success?
Instrumental Learning: Is early age a key to success? The small study by Jorgensen (2001) applied elements of deliberate practice[…]
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 moreLife-span development of professional musicians: Stage 2
Manturzewska (1990) Identified six stages in the life-span development of professional musicians. Stage 2 is a period of intentional and[…]
Read moreThere are no bad students
I have just started reading The Virtuoso Teacher by Paul Harris (2012). One thing that has already jumped out at[…]
Read moreTask Difficulty and Task Feedback
Ever had students who choose pieces that we know are to difficult for their ability? It may be a contemporary[…]
Read moreTeaching Strategies in Instrumental Studios
Recent research has highlighted some of the teaching strategies employing in instrumental studios. Some of these strategies are modelling, teacher[…]
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