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Professional success for music majors : understanding the experiences of those who have achieved

Author

Jonathan Lucas Hess, University of the Pacific

Date of Award

2011

Document Type

Thesis

Degree Name

Master of Arts (M.A.)

Department

Educational Administration and Leadership

First Advisor

Jaonna Royce

First Committee Member

Keith Hatschek

Second Committee Member

Linda Webster

Abstract

his case study seeks to understand how the college experiences of successful professional musicians can be mapped onto their eventual professional success. Three highly accomplished professional musicians were interviewed about their college experience and musical careers. It was found that participants were highly motivated and had college experiences including collaborative learning, experiential learning, and needs-focused instruction. These conditions all resemble a student-centered learning experience that might be used as a model for effective pedagogical practice. Implications for practice and recommendations for future research are offered.

Pages

135

Recommended Citation

Hess, Jonathan Lucas. (2011). Professional success for music majors : understanding the experiences of those who have achieved. University of the Pacific, Thesis. https://scholarlycommons.pacific.edu/uop_etds/780