An investigation of studio music teachers’ strategies to manage music performance anxiety
Bibliographic Data
| ID | 21684635 |
|---|---|
| Authors | Isabella Mazzarolo (0000-0003-3135-5018, The University of Melbourne, corresponding author), Kim Burwell (0000-0002-1639-410X, UNSW Sydney), Margaret S Osborne (0000-0002-4654-8392, The University of Melbourne), Emery Schubert (0000-0002-6541-8083, UNSW Sydney) |
| Year | 2026 |
| Publication date | 2026-03-03 |
| Peer Reviewed | Yes |
| Open Access | Yes |
| Type | ARTICLE |
| Venue | Research Studies in Music Education (JOURNAL) |
| Journal identifiers | ISSN: 1321-103X • E-ISSN: 1834-5530 |
| Publisher | SAGE Publications (PUBLISHER • US) |
| DOI | 10.1177/1321103x251410523 |
| OpenAlex | W7134976539 |
| Language | EN |
| Citations received | 1 |
| References cited | 63 |
Musicians use a range of strategies to cope with music performance anxiety (MPA), but there is little research that investigates the coping strategies that are fostered by studio teachers (one-to-one instrumental/vocal teachers). Through an examination of 52 questionnaire responses of studio teachers, the most common strategies used to support students with MPA were investigated, as well as their self-perceived effectiveness. Two prominent strategies were identified: simulated performance and accepting mistakes, both regarded by studio teachers as fostering a positive learning environment and supporting MPA management. The teachers reported similar preferences for MPA management strategies among their students. This research contributes insights into the studio teachers’ role in addressing performance anxiety among musicians, highlighting helpful strategies and potential challenges that might be encountered when managing MPA in the teaching studio
Anxiety · Music education · Studio · Time management · Diverse Music Education Insights · Musicians’ Health and Performance · Neuroscience and Music Perception
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| Unique citing works | 1 |
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| Citations per year | 1 |
| Citation span | 2026 - 2026 (1) |
| Citation velocity | current |
| Highly cited | No |
| Citation types | Neutral: 1 |