A Conceptual Framework and Theoretical Analysis of Philosophical and Somaesthetics Approaches in Music and Performance Education

Hepşen Okan

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ABSTRACTThe aesthetic experience of the body in music and performance education offers a remarkable perspective in terms of musical understanding. Somatic approaches and practices for mind-body integrity play a facilitating role in this process. The aim of this conceptual article is to examine theoretical and practical applications within the conceptual framework of somaesthetics in music and performance education. Accordingly, the aim of this research is (i) to define the elements of somaesthetics in music and performance education, and (ii) to explore the unity of body and mind in music and performance education. In this context, examples of applications based on somaesthetics in music and performance education will be included. As a result of this review, practical recommendations are provided for music and instrument educators. These recommendations cover physical and mental practices with a reflective perspective. Through this study, the contributions of somatic approaches and practices in music and performance education are discussed and practical suggestions are made.

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Music Education, Performance Education, Somaesthetics, Practical Suggestions

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