Instrumental music practice requires an ongoing cycle of planning and self-reflection. Self-regulated learning (Zimmerman, 1989) proposes a model which highlights[…]
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Category: Self-Regulation
Advanced musicians and instrumental practice self-regulation
Advanced musicians and instrumental practice self-regulation Araujo (2015) explored the self-regulated practice behaviours of advanced musicians and in doing[…]
Read moreHow do you know your student is practising effectively? Some insights from meta-cognition
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 moreA theory of effort and learning a musical instrument
A theory of effort and learning a musical instrument Children’s theories of ability and effort begin to include affective reactions[…]
Read moreInterpersonal relationships in childrens’ instrumental music lessons
Interpersonal relationships in childrens’ instrumental music lessons A research study conducted by Creech and Hallam (2011) investigated the effect that[…]
Read moreLearning Strategies and Achievement
An article about research in student motivation, self-efficacy and self-regulation in academic settings. Students high in self-efficacy and self-regulation also[…]
Read moreMotivation in Instrumental Music Practice
What do we know about motivation and how does it apply to instrumental music practice? How can teachers assist in[…]
Read moreSelf-Controlled Practice
In most music lessons, teachers determine the training protocol. For example, students are given goals to practice and prepare for[…]
Read moreSelf-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[…]
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