Crafting Successful Music Careers: Insights from the Professional Lives of Australian Pianists

Autor/inn/en	Zhukov, Katie; Rowley, Jennifer
Titel	Crafting Successful Music Careers: Insights from the Professional Lives of Australian Pianists
Quelle	In: Research Studies in Music Education, 44 (2022) 1, S.158-174 (17 Seiten)Infoseite zur Zeitschrift PDF als Volltext Verfügbarkeit
Zusatzinformation	ORCID (Zhukov, Katie)
Sprache	englisch
Dokumenttyp	gedruckt; online; Zeitschriftenaufsatz
ISSN	1321-103X
DOI	10.1177/1321103X211034647
Schlagwörter	Musicians; Career Development; Musical Instruments; Music Education; Foreign Countries; Productivity; Elementary Secondary Education; Undergraduate Study; Employment; Talent; Positive Attitudes; Entrepreneurship; Performance; College Graduates; Australia + Suchen Sie Ihr Suchwort? Musiker; Berufsentwicklung; Musikinstrument; Musikerziehung; Ausland; Produktivität; Grundstudium; Dienstverhältnis; Begabung; Hochbegabung; Unternehmungsgeist; Achievement; Leistung; Hochschulabsolvent; Hochschulabsolventin; Australien
Abstract	This study investigates the careers of 28 classical pianists in Australia to develop greater understanding of skills needed to build professional music careers and to highlight implications for higher music education training. Semi-structured interviews were analyzed for emerging themes using Subotnik and Jarvin's scholarly productivity or artistry (SP/A) model, looking for connections between distinct skills developed during education and their role in the building of professional careers. Participants in this study began learning to play the piano at an early age and pursued lessons during primary education, developing their technique, learning numerous works, and participating in competitions. In high school, the pianists learned to play other instruments, studied more complex and demanding piano solo repertoire, and participated in extra-curricular music activities. During performance-focused undergraduate study, all concentrated on improving technique, building solo and collaborative repertoire (including contemporary music), and exploring other music-related areas. Postgraduate study overseas and concertizing broadened their understanding of world-class standards. The participants undertook casual music jobs at the start of their careers, but eventually many achieved permanent full-time employment. Hard work, ability to learn quickly, natural gifts/talent, and passion for music helped these pianists build successful portfolio careers. The findings reveal that today's tertiary music graduates will require diverse music and entrepreneurial skills, and a positive attitude. The implications highlight the need for the development of wide-ranging playing skills beyond solo performance and entrepreneurial competency as important factors for music careers. (As Provided).
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Update	2024/1/01