This study adopted "reading comprehension strategy" in the design and implementation of the Music Appreciation Program in order to achieve "critical thinking in music." In the music appreciation teaching program that employed reading comprehension strategies, five research findings are as follows: (1) Prediction strategies can help to observe and describe the musical problems or situations. (2) Connection strategies use core thinking skills to solve musical problems, and to "the music itself" actual thinking and action. (3) Notes' strategies can help students organize section and record music. (4) Creative dance in a public can show their own connection and hypothesis of the musical elements that corresponds with the final stages of musical reflection. (5) Mind map can display observation and feelings of musical works as well as self-monitoring learning outcomes.