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Direct linkMarino, Sara E.; Chinn, Clark A. – Journal of Research in Music Education, 2023
The purpose of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of a beginning jazz improvisation learning environment for middle school instrumentalists, including whether one of two instructional sequences of harmonic form improvisation tasks better supported four outcomes: achievement, self-assessment, self-efficacy, and motivation. Over 12…
Descriptors: Program Effectiveness, Music Education, Musical Instruments, Creative Activities
Download full textLowe, Geoffrey – Australian Journal of Music Education, 2010
Many young West Australians learn musical instruments through school based elective programs. However, many students drop out from these programs, particularly in lower secondary school. This paper reports on a study I conducted into the motives of 48 lower secondary school students for playing a musical instrument, and the role of the instrument…
Descriptors: Elective Courses, Student Attitudes, Focus Groups, Musical Instruments
Christensen, Stephanie E. – Update: Applications of Research in Music Education, 2010
This qualitative collective case study examined the practice strategies of two eighth-grade instrumentalists. Participants included two student-parent pairs from the author's school district. Data were obtained through interviews and videotaped practice sessions. Results are presented according to two main themes: practice description versus…
Descriptors: Case Studies, Musical Instruments, Musicians, Drills (Practice)
