TALENT DEVELOPMENT IN MUSIC

Daniel Müllensiefen, Aaron Kozbelt, Paula M. Olszewski-Kubilius, Rena F. Subotnik, Frank C. Worrell, Franzis Preckel

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Abstract

We present a model for talent development in music that resulted from applying a general framework for Talent development in Achievement Domains (i.e., the TAD framework; Preckel et al., 2020) to the domain of music. The talent development model in the musical domain (TAD music model) draws on the existing literature on musical talent development but also specifies a rigorous framework drawn from empirical research that can be used to identify predictors and indicators of musical talent. The TAD music model provides a multidimensional, dynamic view of talent development in music. Cognitive abilities, personality traits, and psychosocial skills that can potentially serve as predictors at different levels of talent development in music are suggested. The TAD music model can be used to further understandings about the nature of musical talent and its development, for the construction of diagnostic procedures, for empirical investigations of talent development in music, for the training of music teachers diagnostic skills, and for the identification and promotion of musically talented children.

Original languageEnglish (US)
Title of host publicationThe Oxford Handbook of Music Performance
Subtitle of host publicationDevelopment and Learning, Proficiencies, Performance Practices, and Psychology: Volume 1
PublisherOxford University Press
Pages84-105
Number of pages22
Volume1
ISBN (Electronic)9780190056285
ISBN (Print)9780190056315
DOIs
StatePublished - Jan 1 2022

Keywords

  • music
  • performance
  • potential
  • talent development
  • transformational achievement

ASJC Scopus subject areas

  • General Arts and Humanities

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