2022
DOI: 10.1177/02557614221121171
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Practice habits and motivation: A qualitative descriptive study of graduate instrumentalists

Abstract: The purpose of this study was to examine graduate instrumentalists’ practice habits, motivation orientations, and the impact of COVID-19 pandemic on their instrumental practice. Data were collected for this qualitative descriptive study through four participants’ videotaped practice recordings ( N = 4), video-stimulated recall ( n = 4), semi-structured interviews ( n = 4), and a questionnaire ( n = 4) about practice strategies adopted and motivation orientations. Four themes were emergent including (a) task-or… Show more

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“…This suggests that, even though professionals report minimal usage of strategies related to social factors, this behavior is adopted by students with higher levels of performance evaluation in keeping with how aspiring musicians can benefit from seeking external resources during their practice sessions. This proactive behavior enables them to engage in “modeling, listening, and critical appraisal” ( Ritchie and Williamon, 2013 ) and engage in positive reinforcement through exchanging knowledge with peers ( Dos Santos Silva et al, 2023 ; Liu, 2023b ), which are crucial for their growth and attainment of performance excellence, particularly during the learning phase.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%
“…This suggests that, even though professionals report minimal usage of strategies related to social factors, this behavior is adopted by students with higher levels of performance evaluation in keeping with how aspiring musicians can benefit from seeking external resources during their practice sessions. This proactive behavior enables them to engage in “modeling, listening, and critical appraisal” ( Ritchie and Williamon, 2013 ) and engage in positive reinforcement through exchanging knowledge with peers ( Dos Santos Silva et al, 2023 ; Liu, 2023b ), which are crucial for their growth and attainment of performance excellence, particularly during the learning phase.…”
Section: Discussionmentioning
confidence: 99%