Adult Perspectives of Learning Musical Instruments

Autor/inn/en	Roulston, Kathryn; Jutras, Peter; Kim, Seon Joo
Titel	Adult Perspectives of Learning Musical Instruments
Quelle	In: International Journal of Music Education, 33 (2015) 3, S.325-335 (11 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	0255-7614
DOI	10.1177/0255761415584291
Schlagwörter	Qualitative Research; Learning Experience; Adult Students; Musical Instruments; Semi Structured Interviews; Prior Learning; Learning Motivation; Learning Strategies; Behavioral Objectives; Music Activities; Performance Factors; Barriers; Continuing Education; Adult Learning; Early Experience; Learning Processes; Educational Opportunities; Teacher Role; Educational Practices; Music Education; Student Attitudes + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Qualitative Forschung; Lernerfahrung; Adult; Adults; Student; Students; Erwachsenenalter; Studentin; Schüler; Schülerin; Musikinstrument; Vorkenntnisse; Motivation for studies; Lernmotivation; Learning methode; Learning techniques; Lernmethode; Lernstrategie; Musikalische Aktion; Leistungsindikator; Weiterbildung; Adulte education; Adult training; Erwachsenenbildung; Frühbeginn; Learning process; Lernprozess; Bildungsangebot; Bildungschance; Lehrerrolle; Bildungspraxis; Musikerziehung; Schülerverhalten
Abstract	This article reports findings from a qualitative study of adults' perceptions and experiences of learning musical instruments. Conducted in the south-east United States, 15 adults who were learning instruments were recruited via community music groups and private instrumental teachers. Analysis of transcripts of semi-structured interviews identified adults' prior experiences in music, their motivations to learn instruments and learning goals, learning strategies they employ, the benefits that they attribute to their engagement in musical activities, and challenges faced. Findings inform instructors of instrumental music about why adults choose to learn instruments, their perspectives of learning and teaching, as well as the strategies that they use to engage in learning. Findings demonstrate the ways in which principles from the field of adult education might inform the continuing education of adult music learners. (As Provided).
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Update	2020/1/01