Rhona-Mae Arca
Rhona-Mae Arca is a music educator, pianist, vocalist, writer, shutterbug, doggie parent and anime/manga otaku.
She maintains a private studio in Calgary, Alberta, Canada, where her students learn everything from classical to jazz and from pop to video game music. Rhona-Mae also performs as a solo and collaborative pianist at weddings and other special events.
She holds an ARCT in Piano Performance from the Royal Conservatory of Music and Level 7 Contemporary Idioms Certificate from Conservatory Canada. Rhona-Mae also has a Bachelor of Arts in Music and Bachelor of Management from the University of Lethbridge. She has furthered her artistic development through singing lessons with Sherry Kennedy and jazz piano lessons with Derek Stoll.
She has published articles in over six publications, including Synchronicity, Music Alberta Magazine and The Iaido Journal. Rhona-Mae writes primarily for Music and Music Education on Suite101. She also enjoys writing articles in other areas, including dogs, health and wellness, spirituality as well as anything pertinent to anime and manga "fandom".
Editor's Choice Awards:
Distance Learning Degrees in Music Education
You can follow Rhona-Mae on Twitter. Check out her Musings at Musespeak Blog for musings on various aspects of music and her Youtube Channel for performances.
Latest Articles
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THWOMP Album Review: Hey! Listen!
A review of THWOMP's sophomore album, which features beloved Nintendo® video game themes, including The Legend of Zelda series, Double Dragon II and FFVII.
May 16, 2012
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Interview with Chad Ohman of Virtual Choir 3
Suite 101 met Chad Ohman of Edmonton, Canada, one of the 2,945 singers who sang in Eric Whitacre's Virtual Choir 3.0 to discuss his Virtual Choir experience
Apr 23, 2012
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Earth, Wind & Fire Tribute by The Runaway Five Review
Performing music by R&B and soul jazz band Earth, Wind & Fire, Jocelyn Alice and The Runaway Five wowed a full house at The BeatNiq December 30, 2011.
Jan 3, 2012
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Calgary Jazz Orchestra A Perfectly Frank Christmas 2011 Review
The Calgary Jazz Orchestra performed big band versions of Christmas classics and Frank Sinatra hits to a full house December 18, 2011 at River Park Church.
Dec 21, 2011
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An Interview with 2011 Honens ProAm Competitor Colin Edie
Suite101 interview with Colin Edie, in which he talks about piano lessons, observations about music, lifelong learning and the Honens ProAm.
Dec 1, 2011
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An Interview With 2011 Honens ProAm Champion David Dixon
Suite101 interview with David Dixon, who talks about playing the piano, life lessons gained from music, jazz music, creative outlets and the Honens ProAm.
Nov 9, 2011
- Rhona-Mae Arca
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Red & White Club Comic & Toy Expo 2011 Review
Fans of comic books, figurines, collectibles and geeky toys gathered at this year's Red & White Club Comic & Toy Expo in Calgary, AB on October 16, 2011.
Oct 19, 2011
- Rhona-Mae Arca
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Honens ProAm Piano Competition for Amateurs 2011 Review
This unique piano competition held Saturday, October 15, 2011 in Calgary, Alberta raised over $100,000 for the 2012 Honens International Piano Competition.
Oct 18, 2011
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An Introduction to Courses and Schools for Music Production
A brief introduction to schools for music production and the programs, diplomas and certificates offered.
Oct 8, 2011
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SWING! CUBA! Calgary Jazz Orchestra Concert Review
The Calgary Jazz Orchestra launched its 2011/12 season with swing jazz, Cuban and Latin American music on September 25, 2011.
Sep 28, 2011
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