MUSIC168

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Neuroscience and Psychology of Music: From Practice to Peak Performance

Music H&S - Humanities & Sciences

Course Description

Explore the fascinating intersection of neuroscience, psychology, and music in this course dedicated to peak music performance. Open to musicians of all instruments, this course investigates the science behind effective practice and performance techniques. Learn how to optimize your learning process, address performance anxiety, and enhance your musical skills. Through a collaborative and hands-on approach, students will actively experiment with various strategies and methods, tailored to individual needs. The course fosters a deeper understanding of the principles that underlie musical mastery and nurtures the development of each musician's unique potential. This course must be taken for a minimum of 3 units and a letter grade to be eligible for Way-SMA credit.

Grading Basis

RLT - Letter (ABCD/NP)

Min

1

Max

3

Course Repeatable for Degree Credit?

Yes

Total Units Allowed for Degree Credit

15

Course Component

Practicum

Enrollment Optional?

No

This course has been approved for the following WAYS

Creative Expression (CE), Scientific Method and Analysis (SMA)