Classroom and instrumental motivation research in Music Education
Latest research in Music Education and Performance Motivation.
Private engagement of music listening improved listeners mood and empathic processes. There appears to be a beneficial effect of musical engagement as music can act as a social surrogate in the absence of sympathetic others. Indeed, music is a “musical friend” in times of need.
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One-to-one instrumental lessons are common for music students. For many of us, this is how we learned over many years. Despite evidence and research into effective classroom and applied music studio teacher at university level, little is known about expertise in studio music teaching at a local level (ie: your local piano or violin teacher).
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How does achievement motivation affect musical creativity? First we have to understand what musical creativity and achievement motivation is.
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More attention is being paid to the well-being of students. It is understood that without a healthy psychological well-being, success musically or academically is challenging.
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Devonthink 3 has been out for a little while now. With all software we rely on heavily, a major update can be concerning for some.
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It is odd that students begin with such enthusiasm but then abandon this effort soon after.
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Extended music education enhances quality of school life There is more to school music education than is readily apparent.[…]
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Teaching adult music students Adults seeking piano lessons is on the increase. Keeping adult piano students over a long term[…]
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Contemporary Musical Parenting Quality of interactions between teachers, parents, and music students is key improved music learning. Parents are a major[…]
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