Psychology of Music: Practice Habits
Dr Steph Acaster
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Apply psychological knowledge on learning and muscle memory to help make your music practice more effective.
Class experience
How do you practice effectively? This class will cover theory and applied strategies for getting the most out of your music practice time. To begin, students will be asked to share what instruments they play and what their typical practice routines are like. The class will consist of combined lecture and discussion elements, covering the following topic areas: - How can we establish good habits? (both scheduling practice and making sure your practice is helping you to progress) - How can...
Students will reflect on their music practice routines, and use psychological knowledge to find ways to improve their practice routines.
I am a violinist who started to learn music as an adult, whilst working towards my PhD in Psychology. I have obtained ABRSM Grade 7 in Violin and Grade 8 in Music Theory, and teach introductory Music classes for teens and adults alongside my main teaching in Psychology and Biology. I have experience of using Psychological knowledge to inform my own practice techniques, in order to prepare for solo/accompanied performances, and orchestral pieces.
Homework Offered
Work on your independent target as you do your music practice.0 - 1 hours per week outside of class
Assessments Offered
Grades Offered
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Students are not required to read specific sources, but some useful materials which helped to inspire this class include: Books: Powell, R. A., Honey, P. L., & Symbaluk, D. G. (2016). Introduction to learning and behavior. Cengage Learning. Thompson, W. F. (2015). Music, thought, and feeling: Understanding the psychology of music. Oxford university press. Web: Masterclass: Itzhak Perlman - https://www.masterclass.com/classes/itzhak-perlman-teaches-violin
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Average rating:5.0Number of reviews:(233)
ABOUT ME I love to learn, and I am a big advocate of following your interests - even if they might not seem compatible at first glance! My teaching philosophy is to encourage intellectual curiosity, motivation, and aspiration in students, whatever...
Group Class
$14
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 12 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-5 learners per class
