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Reflections by Adult Amatuer Musicians on Learning Jazz
Type of Presentation
Shared
Session Abstract
This qualitative study will examine reflections of adult amateur musicians after engaging in their first experiences in learning how to play jazz music.
Target Audience
Practitioners who work with adult artists and/or adult musicians.
Learning Outcomes
This session will use the beginning jazz music experience to help provide insight on how adults learning a new arts-related skill. Attendees to this session will be able to describe the specific characteristics of adult music learners, and develop deeper understandings of adult learning that are unique to music contexts, as well as shared among adult learning contexts in general.
Session Description
As the number of opportunities for adults to engage in art experiences increases, there is a growing need for practitioners to better understand their learners. This is particularly true in music, where research into adult learning processes is scarce. The purpose of this study is to examine the reflections of adult musicians experiencing jazz music for the first time; specifically, their motivations, barriers, and success in learning. Also of interest will be the processes these adults describe in acclimating themselves to the newness of playing jazz.
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Friday November 8
Primary Presenter
Dr. Jeremy Lane, University of South Carolina School of Music
Work Title
Associate Professor, Music Education