Health management as a success factor

She shows that only a third of all music students do not suffer from PRMD. Dawn Rose warned that students and conservatoires have a shared responsibility for their wellbeing and that traditional notions of success need to be challenged. For example, when it comes to the lingering belief that progress must be bought with pain or that seeking help is already a sign of failure.

When it comes to ensuring health management in music education, more recent developments must be taken into account. In addition to traditional music schools, more and more private music schools and even global online offerings are revitalizing the market. As a result, learners - especially those with very limited financial resources - are increasingly deciding which forms of teaching they want to combine autonomously. Gerhard Wolters, the founder of his own academy, contributed the perspective of private providers. It was clear from his presentation that he considers the unhindered intrinsic motivation of learners to be probably the most important preventative measure.

The German psychiatrist and musicologist Peer Abilgaard concluded by pointing out that by far the biggest factor in the success of music lessons is a successful, trusting relationship and that the most excellent musicians, especially those who never had to deal with crises or disturbing technical challenges during their training, are not necessarily the best teachers. If students get into crises, it is crucial to acknowledge their suffering and resist the reflex to play it down.