High-pressure in music education: Understanding the phenomenon and empowering students

2024/07/27 by Oksana Komarenko, Gerardo Ramirez, K Neumeister · 1 voice
Arts and Humanities · Neuroscience · Psychology · #Computer science #Diverse Music Education Insights #Music Therapy and Health #Music education #Neuroscience and Music Perception #Pedagogy #Phenomenon #Psychology #Resource (disambiguation)

paper · doi:10.1177/02557614241265907

openalex publication_date 2024/07/27 · openalex created_date 2025/10/10 · openalex updated_date 2026/07/08

Abstract

Music education students frequently encounter high-pressure situations that significantly impact their performance and development. These scenarios, which range from public recitals to evaluative sessions, present both challenges and opportunities for growth. This paper examines the nature of these high-pressure environments and explores their effects on music students. We offer practical strategies and evidence-based techniques specifically designed for music educators. Our objective is to provide a comprehensive resource that equips educators with effective tools to support their students in excelling under pressure.

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Discussions

• Dr Oksana Komarenko and Dr Gerardo Ramirez explore how pressure affects performance, revealing that stress can disrupt automatic skills. They offer strategies like variable practice and simulating rea [bsky, 0 points, 0 comments]

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