Contemporary Research in Music Learning Across the Lifespan

This book examines contemporary issues in music teaching and learning throughout the lifespan, illuminating trends shaping modern research in music education. Exploring music teaching and learning practices through the lens of human development, sections highlight recent research on topics that shape music learning trajectories. Themes uniting the book include human development, assessment strategies, technological applications, professional practices, and cultural understanding. It will be of interest to a range of fields including music therapy, lifelong learning, adult learning, human development, community music, psychology of music, and research design.