(This page is currently under development and questions are listed in no particular order)
Where do music psychologists publish their research?
Music psychology research is published in many different journals. There are a number of discipline-specific journals as well. Check out my PoM links page for more information on journals and professional organizations.
Are there professional organizations and conferences for music psychology?
Yes, there are international, national, and regional organizations which hold conferences. Check out my PoM links page for more information.
What is music
psychology?
Music psychology (psychology of music) focuses on
understanding and explaining musical behaviours and musical experiences. This
includes how music is perceived, created, and responded to.
Social and applied psychology of music focuses on
understanding the role of music in everyday life.
I want to learn more
about music psychology, is there something I should read?
Yes, there are many books, book chapters, and journal
articles that you might find interesting. While I could make many
recommendations, here are three:
The
Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology (2 ed.) edited by Susan Hallam,
Ian Cross, and Michael Thaut provides a good overview of areas and developments
in the field. Adrian North and David Hargreaves’ The
Social and Applied Psychology of Music details this area of the field,
while Peter Rentfrow and Daniel Levitin’s edited Foundations
in Music Psychology: Theory and Research provides an overview of music
cognition and perception.
Where do music psychologists publish their research?
Music psychology research is published in many different journals. There are a number of discipline-specific journals as well. Check out my PoM links page for more information on journals and professional organizations.
Are there professional organizations and conferences for music psychology?
Yes, there are international, national, and regional organizations which hold conferences. Check out my PoM links page for more information.
I want to be a music
psychologist too! How do I do that?
Awesome! People working in music psychology can have many
backgrounds. This can include psychology, music, sociology, communication,
technology, etc. -- which means there are many routes people take.
If at all possible, try to get involved in some kind of
research to develop your skills and check out what people are currently working
on in the areas you’re interested in.
Will you present at my event / speak on my radio show /
appear on my podcast / write for my publication?
Maybe! Check out my Media Enquiries page and feel
free to e-mail me with the details!
Will you answer my questions for a project I've been
assigned in school?
Maybe! Check out my Student Outreach page!
I am a student looking for research experience, can I work with you?
Maybe! Check out my Lab and Student Supervision pages!
