Psychology for Musicians: Performing, Teaching and Wellbeing (MUSC7370)
Information valid for Semester 1, 2024
Course level
Postgraduate Coursework
Faculty
Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences
School
Music School
Units
2
Duration
One Semester
Attendance mode
In Person
Class hours
Lecture 2 Hours/ Week
Recommended prerequisite
MUSC3340
Assessment methods
Project plan (35%), Presentation and report (35%), Final exam - online quiz (30%)
Course enquiries
Doctor Hannah Harley (Semester 1, St Lucia, In person)
Current course offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2025 (24/02/2025 - 21/06/2025) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Please Note: Course profiles marked as not available may still be in development.
Course description
Understanding human psychology¿how we think, feel, and behave¿can help you to perfect your work as a music professional. Through this course, you will discover the psychological basis for the most effective musical practice and performance, in order to have a significant, positive effect on audiences. You will learn what makes an effective studio teacher in order to have the greatest impact on student motivation, learning, and engagement. You will learn how you can use your musical skills and knowledge to create meaningful musical events and experiences that will have a powerful effect on the well-being of others in various contexts. Learning through active and work-relevant tasks will help you to hone and elevate your professional skills and knowledge.
Archived offerings
Course offerings | Location | Mode | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2024 (19/02/2024 - 15/06/2024) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | St Lucia | In Person | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2023 (20/02/2023 - 17/06/2023) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2022 (21/02/2022 - 21/06/2022) | External | External | Course Profile |
Semester 1, 2021 (22/02/2021 - 19/06/2021) | External | External | Course Profile |