Theoretical Framework for Facilitating Young Musicians’ Learning of Expressive Performance

Since communication and expression are central aspects of music performance it is important to develop a systematic pedagogy teaching children teenagers expressiveness. Although research has been growing in this area comprehensive literature review that unifies the different approaches young musicians expressiveness lacking. Therefore, aim article provide an overview related learning from psychology education order build new theoretical framework for expressive instrumental lessons with teenagers. The will start brief discussion interpretation performance, before providing studies investigated adults children. On foundation dialogic be proposed rationale explained. Dialogic can useful scaffolding musicians’ expressivity as open questions stimulate thinking about may serve connect musical ideas embodied experience learner. A “toolkit” presented practical application lessons. In addition, model further our understanding multifaceted interactive process embedded context tutors’ learners’ experiences environment. Finally, implications suggestions future discussed.