Using Gestalt Psychotherapy Techniques With Music Students
Briefly

Authentic contact with oneself is the basis for authentic contact with fellow musicians and the audience. It allows for deeper connections and expressions in music-making.
A frequently overlooked aspect of making music is cultivating the skill of awareness. Our music practice often focuses on technical mastery, leading us to lose contact with our inner process.
Learning the skill of volitional, detached observing is a fundamental tenet of Gestalt psychotherapy. This awareness is crucial in connecting emotionally with music and performance.
The student does not typically ask these questions tied to emotions and beliefs surrounding their goals, highlighting the importance of guided inquiry in music education.
Read at Psychology Today
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