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The Musical Muse

Blog dedicated to music education, practice tips, health & wellness, and geeking out.

music and technology

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 30, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Learning Music

Training Students to Become Active Listeners

Rhona-Mae Arca

September 30, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Learning Music

Teaching my students how to become active listeners is tedious but a necessary step in teaching them how to practice more efficiently.

Rhona-Mae Arca

August 5, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Studio Technology

Using Waveforms in Music Lessons

Rhona-Mae Arca

August 5, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Studio Technology

This week, I tried a new idea out on a student who has trouble playing steadily (and hates the metronome). I showed him our waveforms.

Rhona-Mae Arca

July 9, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Studio Technology

On Music and Technology, Teaching Awards and Future Collaborations

Rhona-Mae Arca

July 9, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Studio Technology

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

Rhona-Mae Arca

June 12, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Studio Technology

Rhona-Mae Arca Named Tech Teacher of the Year

Rhona-Mae Arca

June 12, 2013

Music Education, Teaching Music, Studio Technology

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

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 15, 2013

Music Education

Distance Learning Degrees in Music Education

Rhona-Mae Arca

April 15, 2013

Music Education

Music teachers can further their education in the comfort of their studio. These six universities offer music educators distance learning opportunities.