Psychology of Music: Practice Habits
Apply psychological knowledge on learning and muscle memory to help make your music practice more effective.
Dr Steph Acaster
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What's included
1 live meeting
50 mins in-class hoursHomework
1 hour per week. Work on your independent target as you do your music practice.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 practicing slowly help us? - How is training "muscle memory" different from other kinds of memory? At the end of the class, students will be asked to set a target for themselves to improve their practice techniques or habits. No specific knowledge is required, but students should already play any instrument or sing regularly as we will draw on their experience of practice routines.
Learning Goals
Students will reflect on their music practice routines, and use psychological knowledge to find ways to improve their practice routines.
Other Details
External Resources
Learners will not need to use any apps or websites beyond the standard Outschool tools.
Sources
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
Joined June, 2020
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Teacher expertise and credentials
2 Degrees
Doctoral Degree in Psychology from Sheffield Hallam University
Bachelor's Degree in Psychology from University of Birmingham, UK
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.Reviews
Live One-Time Class
$14
per classMeets once
50 min
Completed by 14 learners
Live video meetings
Ages: 13-18
1-5 learners per class
