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Dec 17

Stress and Well-being in University Music Programs

Transiting into higher education can pose many challenges for students, such as increased levels of academic stress, interacting within new social environments, and learning how to organise one’s own time and... read more →
  • December 17, 2019
  • Andrew Kingsford-Smith
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Sep 25

Are Music Conservatories Places of Unhealthy Perfectionism?

Film screenshot: The Perfection © Netflix. New research investigates the "make or break" stereotypes of music schools We’ve all seen the way films depict music conservatories: harsh competitive environments, where teachers demand perfection. But are these representations accurate? According to a new study by researchers from the Optimal Music Performance... read more →
  • September 25, 2019
  • Andrew Kingsford-Smith
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Dec 03

New article published: Applying self-regulated learning microanalysis to study musicians’ practice

We are happy to announce that we have published a new article from our research. Title: Applying self-regulated learning microanalysis to study musicians’ practice Authors: Gary E. McPherson, Margaret S. Osborne, Paul Evans and Peter Miksza Abstract: This article describes the development of a music practice microanalysis protocol that is... read more →
  • December 3, 2017
  • Andrew Kingsford-Smith
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Apr 19

Longitudinal Study: Preliminary Findings

We hope you find interesting these preliminary findings from our longitudinal study! (more…)
  • April 19, 2016
  • Paul Evans
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Mar 03

Now Open: Longitudinal Survey 2015-16

We are pleased to announce the launch of our longitudinal study of practice quantity, practice quality, and motivation. Our longitudinal survey will also investigate a range of issues from areas of psychology as diverse as perfectionism, motivation, wellbeing, and personality. We look forward to the results of this study which... read more →
  • March 3, 2016
  • Paul Evans
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Sep 02

OMP at International Symposium on Performance Science

We had a great time in Kyoto where Gary McPherson presented the opening keynote presentation for the International Symposium on Performance Science. Paul Evans presented a paper on university music students' motivation and practice quality, with findings to be published later this year in the journal Psychology of Music. Peter Miksza also... read more →
  • September 2, 2015
  • Paul Evans
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Mar 04

Now Open: Practice Microanalysis

Microanalysis is about improving the quality of practice. For example, do you set goals for your practice? Plan strategies to achieve your goals? Structure your time? Does any of this make a difference anyway? We are using the best theoretical and practical research from sports psychology and other areas to help... read more →
  • March 4, 2015
  • Paul Evans
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  • Now Open: Longitudinal Survey 2015-16

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  • New article published: Applying self-regulated learning microanalysis to study musicians’ practice
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