Georgia Pike
Biographic Data
| ID | 6711516 |
|---|---|
| NAME | Georgia Pike |
| GIVEN NAMES | Georgia |
| FAMILY NAME | Pike |
| SIGNATURE | PIKE G |
| AFFILIATIONS | Australian National University |
| ORCID | 0000-0001-7880-0508 |
| VERIFIED | Yes |
| TOTAL WORKS | 5 |
| TOTAL CITATIONS | 2 |
| AUTHOR COUNT | 5 |
| EDITOR COUNT | 0 |
| FIRST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2020 |
| LATEST PUBLICATION YEAR | 2026 |
| H-INDEX | 1 |
“To Hear Real Freedom”
This position paper proposes a concept of Everyday Singing as a form of regular, free, embedded, and self-instigated caring activity for all. Framed as a form of Musical Care as developed and discussed by, this conception of Everyday Singing emerges from the longitudinal practice and research of the Music Engagement Program (MEP) based in Canberra, Australia. The MEP singing approach is a social-altruistic form of music making that encourages eve…
Are we all anxious about the same thing? A comparison of lay definitions of music making and performance in the context of music participation
Adverse experiences toward making music can be found in both musicians (music performance anxiety) and non-musicians (avoidance of participating in musical experiences). Both anxiety and avoidance are driven by perceptions and attributions about particular stimuli, based on schemas developed via direct and indirect experiences. Most research within music psychology focuses on the views of professional or student musicians. However, little is know…
Peer Worker-Supported Transition from Hospital to Home—Outcomes for Service Users
The Peer-STOC program had a positive impact. It enhanced people's experience in hospital, eased their transition from hospital and assisted with people recovering community-based relationships, activities, and routines
The Music Engagement Program for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are common, highly disabling conditions frequently requiring residential care. This exploratory proof-of-concept study aimed to determine if the specialised Music Engagement Program (MEP) was sustainable, acceptable, and effective in improving quality of life, emotional wellbeing, and depression symptoms in this population. Sixteen residents, six staff members, and three family and community members took part in t…
Shared music, shared occupation
Music is a complex occupation, with multiple positive effects on health, occupational performance, collaboration, and socialisation. This educational discussion paper describes a 6-year collaboration between an occupational therapy program in a mid-sized Australian city and a socio-altruistic music program designed to empower all participants to engage in helping others through music. Within this transdisciplinary collaboration, singing with othe…
Shared music, shared occupation
Music is a complex occupation, with multiple positive effects on health, occupational performance, collaboration, and socialisation. This educational discussion paper describes a 6-year collaboration between an occupational therapy program in a mid-sized Australian city and a socio-altruistic music program designed to empower all participants to engage in helping others through music. Within this transdisciplinary collaboration, singing with othe…
Shared music, shared occupation
Music is a complex occupation, with multiple positive effects on health, occupational performance, collaboration, and socialisation. This educational discussion paper describes a 6-year collaboration between an occupational therapy program in a mid-sized Australian city and a socio-altruistic music program designed to empower all participants to engage in helping others through music. Within this transdisciplinary collaboration, singing with othe…
The Music Engagement Program for people with Alzheimer’s disease and dementia
Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are common, highly disabling conditions frequently requiring residential care. This exploratory proof-of-concept study aimed to determine if the specialised Music Engagement Program (MEP) was sustainable, acceptable, and effective in improving quality of life, emotional wellbeing, and depression symptoms in this population. Sixteen residents, six staff members, and three family and community members took part in t…
Peer Worker-Supported Transition from Hospital to Home—Outcomes for Service Users
The Peer-STOC program had a positive impact. It enhanced people's experience in hospital, eased their transition from hospital and assisted with people recovering community-based relationships, activities, and routines
Are we all anxious about the same thing? A comparison of lay definitions of music making and performance in the context of music participation
Adverse experiences toward making music can be found in both musicians (music performance anxiety) and non-musicians (avoidance of participating in musical experiences). Both anxiety and avoidance are driven by perceptions and attributions about particular stimuli, based on schemas developed via direct and indirect experiences. Most research within music psychology focuses on the views of professional or student musicians. However, little is know…
“To Hear Real Freedom”
This position paper proposes a concept of Everyday Singing as a form of regular, free, embedded, and self-instigated caring activity for all. Framed as a form of Musical Care as developed and discussed by, this conception of Everyday Singing emerges from the longitudinal practice and research of the Music Engagement Program (MEP) based in Canberra, Australia. The MEP singing approach is a social-altruistic form of music making that encourages eve…
Music Therapy and Health (4 works) · Psychology (4 works) · Diverse Music Education Insights (3 works) · Medicine (3 works) · Music education (3 works) · Social Psychology (3 works) · Sociology (3 works) · Musical (2 works) · Pedagogy (2 works) · Public relations (2 works)