Personal and motivational determinants of piano student performance in the context of self-determination theory

The aim of this study was to examine the contribution personality traits and different types motivation explaining individual differences in piano student performance satisfaction basic psychological needs an academic context. research conducted 2017 on a sample students (N = 92) attending four music academies (Music Academy Zagreb, Arts Split, Music Osijek, Pula), making up about 90% whole piano-student population Croatia. Self-assessment instruments were used five from Big Five Model, according continuum self-determination, three self-determination theory context academies, categories – success year, competition achievements, public performances. results showed that motivational determinants could not predict at academy. Still, conscientiousness emotional stability do play significant role performances competitions. Identified proved be important for these criteria as well. relationship between needs, motivation, pointed intellect, agreeableness, intrinsic which satisfying relatedness autonomy.