Musicians’ perceptions and experiences of using simulation training to develop performance skills

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Author
Aufegger, Lisa
Perkins, Rosie
Wasley, David
Williamon, Aaron
Date
2016-09-16Acceptance date
2016-08-26
Type
Article
Publisher
Sage
ISSN
0305-7356
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Show full item recordAbstract
Simulation has been applied as a tool for learning and training in sports, psychology and medicine for
some time, but its current use and potential for training musicians is less well understood. The aim
of this study was to explore musicians’ perceptions and experiences of using simulated performance
environments. Nine conservatory students performed in two simulations, each with interactive
virtual elements and vivid environmental cues: a recital with a virtual audience and an audition
with virtual judges. Qualitative data were collected through a focus group interview and written
reflective commentaries. Thematic analysis highlighted the musicians’ experiences in terms of (1)
their anticipation of using the simulations, (2) the process of performing in the simulations, (3)
the usefulness of simulation as a tool for developing performance skills and (4) ways of improving
simulation training. The results show that while simulation was new to the musicians and individual
levels of immersion differed, the musicians saw benefits in the approach for developing, experimenting
with and enhancing their performance skills. Specifically, the musicians emphasised the importance
of framing the simulation experience with plausible procedures leading to and following on from
the performance, and they recognised the potential for combining simulation with complementary
training techniques.
Journal/conference proceeding
Psychology of Music
Citation
Aufegger, L., Perkins, R., Wasley, D. and Williamon, A. (2016) 'Musicians’ perceptions and experiences of using simulation training to develop performance skills', Psychology of Music, p.0305735616666940.
Description
This article was published in Psychology of Music on 16 September 2016 (online), available at https://doi.org/10.1177/0305735616666940
Sponsorship
Cardiff Metropolitan University (Grant ID: Cardiff Metropolian (Internal))
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