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The perceived influence of the one-on-one instrumental learning environment on tertiary string students’ perceptions of their own playing-related discomfort/pain

Published online by Cambridge University Press:  26 August 2020

Megan Waters
Megan Waters*
Affiliation:
Queensland Conservatorium Griffith University, PO Box 3428, South Bank, QLD4101, Australia
*
Corresponding author. Email: megan.waters@alumni.griffithuni.edu.au
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Abstract

This article draws on qualitative data collected over a five-year period as part of a longitudinal mixed methods research project at a tertiary music institution in Australia. Forty tertiary string students consistently identified factors specific to the one-on-one instrumental teaching environment as influencing their perceptions as to the nature and causes of their playing-related discomfort pain. Student perceptions of individual teacher’s attitudes to pain and injury, experiences with regards to asking and receiving advice and the perceived influence of the first instrumental teacher are discussed using six examples. The paper concludes with several recommendations for instrumental music teachers and music institutions.

Keywords

Paininjuryperceptionslearning environment
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British Journal of Music Education , Volume 37 , Issue 3 , November 2020 , pp. 221 - 233
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© Cambridge University Press 2020

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