Anxiety has long been associated with diminished performance within a number of domains
involving evaluative interpersonal interactions, including Sex, Sport, and Stage. Here, we …

While there is extensive research on student workload in higher education, research-based
findings relating to music students' workloads are, to a great extent, lacking. In this study, we …

Context and aims: Many musicians suffer for their art, and health is often compromised
during training. The Health Promotion in Schools of Music (HPSM) project has …

Adverse health-related consequences of perfectionistic over-involvement in work are well-
documented among professional musicians. The aim of this study was to investigate a …

Levels of state and trait anxiety are relevant for performing artists and professional athletes
to obtain optimal performance outcomes. However, evidence-based knowledge regarding …

Musical training in higher education music institutions (eg conservatoires) has been
associated with health-related issues among musicians. The Health Promotion in Schools of …

Mental practice (MP) in music refers to the ability to rehearse music in the mind without any
muscular movements or acoustic feedback. While previous studies have shown effects of the …

Background Performance anxiety is the most frequently reported anxiety disorder among
professional musicians. Typical symptoms are-on a physical level-the consequences of an …

Recent studies have provided empirical support for the suggestion that there is an
antithetical relationship between music performance anxiety (MPA) and flow, and that this …

Music performance anxiety (MPA) is a complex area with many individual factors
contributing to the level of anxiety experienced by musicians during live performances. This …