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Arts Education Feature Writer: Rachel Wills

Arts Education teachers work together so that students of dance, drama, fine art, music and all of the expressive languages can see the bigger creative picture.

Here you will find articles about dance, drama, singing, music and the Fine Arts. They will introduce you to ideas about teaching and learning through the Arts in ways that develop resiliency and self esteem. Blogs will look at the lighter side of the arts and expand on article ideas and topics. Appreciation of and involvement in the arts broadens education and contributes to a healthy curriculum.


Feature Writer Articles in Arts Education

 		Guitar Exercise on Major Chord Sequences
Pleasant sounding guitar chord sequences form an important part of guitar practice and is likely to motivate the guitarist to progress onto challenging guitar exercises.
Simple Chord Sequences for Guitar Training
Learning guitar chord sequences is a great way of learning how to play the guitar for the beginner. Indeed, many songs consist of just a few simple guitar chords.
Acoustic Guitar Lesson on Hand Positions
Correct guitar hand positions when playing a guitar is of paramount importance during practice, or the guitar student will not be able to play the guitar properly.
Lesson on How to Tune the Guitar for Beginners
Acoustic guitar care entails learning how to tune a guitar. Tuning the guitar by ear is the best method, for this encourages the student to judge pitch.
Painting Varnishing Tips for Students' Paintings
Care of oil paintings is of paramount importance for art students wising to put on a good degree show. For this reason, knowing how to varnish paintings is crucial.
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Contributing Articles in Arts Education

 		Professional Development for Music Educators
Music educators who teach privately often work in isolation. Dedicating time to professional development can re-energize one's teaching and musicianship.
Puppet Theater for Preschool, Daycare and School
Many children love to perform, and bringing their favorite stories to life through puppetry is a great way to spark their creativity.
Five Free Music Websites to Improve Note Reading
A guide to some free music websites available on the Internet to help music students improve their note reading skills.
Five Free Music Websites to Improve Ear Training
A guide to some free music websites available on the Internet to help music students do well on music examinations and help all musicians develop their inner ear.
Teaching Music to Very Young Children
Many parents wonder if their preschooler can handle music lessons. The answer is yes, with a little bit of parental guidance.
The Best Gingerbread Man Cookie Hunt
When the Gingerbread Man runs away from the classroom, the students end up on a fun journey throughout the school to find their missing gingerbread man cookies.
Motivating the Music Student
Practice may make perfect, but young musicians will never know for sure if they can't find the motivation. Here are strategies to keep the music playing.
Coping With Stage Fright and Performance Anxiety
Stage fright and performance anxiety are part of performing music, but they can be overcome. Adequate practice, rehearsals and experience help musicians cope with nerves.
Learn Violin
No matter their age, beginning violinists are very sensitive to their tone. However, several exercises can help beginning violinists develop a pleasing, musical tone.
How to Overcome Stage Fright
Stage fright can be a challenge to deal with when one is a performer. However, with mastery, perspective and the memory of past performances, one can shine on stage.
The Importance of Art Trips in Art Education
Art teachers should never underestimate the importance in art education of students actually seeing art.
Kindergarten Drama Lesson on Expressing Feelings
Children can't always explain what they feel emotionally in situations of anger, love, frustration, relief; drama activities develop their ability to express themselves
Drama Lesson on Mirror Images and Human Puppets
Drama lesson activities on the theme of mirrors and puppets develop synchronization of movement, sharing ideas, working cooperatively and creating effects with the body.
Free Art Lesson Plans & Art Curriculum for Kids
Free art lesson plans and online visual arts resources can provide a comprehensive art curriculum for kids, allowing parents and teachers to create fun kids' art classes.
Techniques and Strategies for Practicing Piano
Strategies for practicing piano include using a metronome, dividing difficult sections into smaller chunks, playing with hands apart, and playing at different tempos.
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