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Repertoire Exploration Project: Conservatory Canada Pre-Grade 1 Repertoire

Repertoire Exploration Project: Conservatory Canada Pre-Grade 1 Repertoire

When I was growing up, we had to go to the library to hear various recordings of our pieces. With technology, it is much easier to access various performances of pieces - but only some pieces. I have decided to record my exploration through student repertoire that hasn't received as much screen time (or any at all)...First up: Conservatory Canada's Pre-Grade 1 repertoire.

Preparing My Students for Christmas Parties

Preparing My Students for Christmas Parties

This year, I decided to bring back Group Class Week at my piano studio. My reasoning was three-fold: First, my students love getting together. Second, there are also concepts that are best taught in a group class setting. Finally, with juggling multiple jobs as well as my studio, I needed to build in some time to catch up on studio administration and planning. Running one group class per teaching night gave me that much needed time to work and/or rest.

The focus for this month's group class was Bulletproofing Your Christmas Music. We explored likely scenarios one could face at a Christmas party, social or community setting...

What does pizza have to do with studying music theory?

My students and I had our first music theory study and pizza party this weekend. It was an enjoyable experience for students and teacher alike.

On Music and Technology, Teaching Awards and Future Collaborations

Musing about Virtual Choir and my swanky teaching award for Tech Teacher of the Year.

Rhona-Mae Arca Named Tech Teacher of the Year

It's official - I've been named Tech Teacher of the Year by Roland Canada, Conservatory Canada and MYC. What a huge honour!