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Strategic approaches to practice: an action research project

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  14 June 2013

Kim Burwell  and
Matthew Shipton
Kim Burwell
Affiliation:
University of New South Wales, Sydney NSW 2052, Australiakim.burwell467@gmail.com
Matthew Shipton
Affiliation:
Canterbury Christ Church University, Canterbury Kent CT1 1QU, UK
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Abstract

The importance of personal practice for instrumentalists and vocalists is well established among researchers, and axiomatic for practitioners. This paper reports on a phase of an action research project, investigating student approaches to personal practice. Following a preliminary questionnaire study, a residential clinic was conducted by practitioner-researchers for eight student participants. In a programme addressing practice, rehearsal and performance, students were introduced to and supported in the development of self-regulatory skills, through generic practice strategies and tools for time-management and self-evaluation. Data were collected through questionnaires, interviews, weblogs and practice schedules. Students’ previous experience with learning about practice was characterised, and complemented by the exploration of a programme offering support for more strategic approaches, beyond the setting of individual lessons.

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Research Article
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British Journal of Music Education , Volume 30 , Issue 3 , November 2013 , pp. 329 - 345
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Copyright © Cambridge University Press 2013 

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