Comments for Victoria Williamson Music Psychology PhD http://musicpsychology.co.uk Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:06:27 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 Comment on Can music influence language learning? The case of hip-hop. by Javier Rojas http://musicpsychology.co.uk/can-music-influence-language-learning-the-case-of-hip-hop/comment-page-1/#comment-5282 Javier Rojas Fri, 17 Feb 2012 15:06:27 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?p=921#comment-5282 I am really glad I have found your website Victoria. I am an english teacher in Japan graduated from the UK. I have personally experienced the influence of music in language learning. I teach preschool and primary school kids. The preschool lesson is based on songs and rhymes with actions included. I can undoubtedly say that this group is much more confident and fluent in the language than my primary school kids which just follow the books and try to understand the patterns. I am really astonished to see the little kids learning vocabulary, grammar patterns, improving pronunciation, intonation and even correcting mine as I am not an english native speaker. After seeing such a good results I am myself using simple songs to learn Japanese. Music and singing are my biggest passions so I hope I can succeed. If so, I am surely give you a report about it. Thank you for reading my comment!! I am really enjoying your blog. Best regards, Javier Rojas I am really glad I have found your website Victoria. I am an english teacher in Japan graduated from the UK. I have personally experienced the influence of music in language learning. I teach preschool and primary school kids. The preschool lesson is based on songs and rhymes with actions included. I can undoubtedly say that this group is much more confident and fluent in the language than my primary school kids which just follow the books and try to understand the patterns.
I am really astonished to see the little kids learning vocabulary, grammar patterns, improving pronunciation, intonation and even correcting mine as I am not an english native speaker.
After seeing such a good results I am myself using simple songs to learn Japanese. Music and singing are my biggest passions so I hope I can succeed. If so, I am surely give you a report about it.

Thank you for reading my comment!!
I am really enjoying your blog.

Best regards,
Javier Rojas

]]> Comment on The only limit is imagination! by Annonymous http://musicpsychology.co.uk/the-only-limit-is-imagination/comment-page-1/#comment-5255 Annonymous Fri, 10 Feb 2012 18:28:50 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?p=931#comment-5255 As far as musical memory goes; as a musician, I find it easier to solo and do counterpoint when my short term memory is able to dump faster than usual. The ability to forget is equally as important as the ability to remember things long term. This is pretty much the reason some musicians are fond of marijuana. They use it to clear out their short term memories so that they don't just play the same songs, exactly as they remember them, resulting in a lack of creative progress. Long term memory is especially useful in roughing out the basic structure of a song (remembering scales and basic theme.) Short term can cause songs to be a little too repetitious. I play music by ear, and as a result am able to remember oral instructions much better than I used to. Another result is that it's more difficult to remember things I've read. It's possible that the opposite applies to musicians who read music. This might be worth looking into. As far as musical memory goes; as a musician, I find it easier to solo and do counterpoint when my short term memory is able to dump faster than usual. The ability to forget is equally as important as the ability to remember things long term. This is pretty much the reason some musicians are fond of marijuana. They use it to clear out their short term memories so that they don’t just play the same songs, exactly as they remember them, resulting in a lack of creative progress.

Long term memory is especially useful in roughing out the basic structure of a song (remembering scales and basic theme.) Short term can cause songs to be a little too repetitious.

I play music by ear, and as a result am able to remember oral instructions much better than I used to. Another result is that it’s more difficult to remember things I’ve read. It’s possible that the opposite applies to musicians who read music. This might be worth looking into.

]]> Comment on Studying music psychology by vicky http://musicpsychology.co.uk/studying-music-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-5161 vicky Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:40:02 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?page_id=28#comment-5161 Hi Harriet No it does not matter at all. My psychology degree did not even mention music psychology in 3 years! My only advice would be to read a little of the literature before starting a music psychology masters to get a feel for the types of things that you might study. You can check out my suggested reading list at the bottom of this page:http://musicpsychology.co.uk/preparing-for-a-music-psychology-course/ If you can only get hold of one then go for the Donald and Sebald, as it is very readable and as up to date as any book at the moment. Best, Vicky Hi Harriet
No it does not matter at all. My psychology degree did not even mention music psychology in 3 years! My only advice would be to read a little of the literature before starting a music psychology masters to get a feel for the types of things that you might study. You can check out my suggested reading list at the bottom of this page:http://musicpsychology.co.uk/preparing-for-a-music-psychology-course/ If you can only get hold of one then go for the Donald and Sebald, as it is very readable and as up to date as any book at the moment.
Best,
Vicky

]]> Comment on Studying music psychology by vicky http://musicpsychology.co.uk/studying-music-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-5160 vicky Thu, 26 Jan 2012 05:36:26 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?page_id=28#comment-5160 Hi Jane Indeed I would! My masters is from Sheffield and I had a wonderful time. I did not do the distance course but I have nothing but good things from people who have. Please get in touch with either Stephanie Pitts (s.e.pitts@sheffield.ac.uk) or Niccola Dibben (n.j.dibben@sheffield.ac.uk) for more details: Best, Vicky Hi Jane
Indeed I would! My masters is from Sheffield and I had a wonderful time. I did not do the distance course but I have nothing but good things from people who have. Please get in touch with either Stephanie Pitts (s.e.pitts@sheffield.ac.uk) or Niccola Dibben (n.j.dibben@sheffield.ac.uk) for more details:
Best,
Vicky

]]> Comment on Studying music psychology by Jane http://musicpsychology.co.uk/studying-music-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-5154 Jane Wed, 25 Jan 2012 17:36:20 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?page_id=28#comment-5154 Hi Vicky, Thank you for all the information above! My name is Jane, I have a BA in fine art and music and have just completed my BPsych. I am looking for somewhere to do my masters in music psychology, specifically in the area of composing music to create certain effects, both physiologically and emotionally. I am currently living in South Africa, and I see above that you have suggested the sheffield online course. Would you recommend it as a good course for practicing musician's and composers? Thank you, Jane Hi Vicky,

Thank you for all the information above! My name is Jane, I have a BA in fine art and music and have just completed my BPsych. I am looking for somewhere to do my masters in music psychology, specifically in the area of composing music to create certain effects, both physiologically and emotionally. I am currently living in South Africa, and I see above that you have suggested the sheffield online course. Would you recommend it as a good course for practicing musician’s and composers?

Thank you,
Jane

]]> Comment on Studying music psychology by Harriet http://musicpsychology.co.uk/studying-music-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-5127 Harriet Sun, 22 Jan 2012 19:38:40 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?page_id=28#comment-5127 Hi, was just wondering if you want to follow a career in music psychology, is it paramount that the university you want to study at contains a module in music psychology? or can you just study a straight psychology degree then do a masters in music psychology? thanks, Harriet. Hi, was just wondering if you want to follow a career in music psychology, is it paramount that the university you want to study at contains a module in music psychology? or can you just study a straight psychology degree then do a masters in music psychology? thanks, Harriet.

]]> Comment on Studying music psychology by vicky http://musicpsychology.co.uk/studying-music-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-5111 vicky Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:10:45 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?page_id=28#comment-5111 Hi Sean At the moment the only correspondence based music psychology course in the UK is in Sheffield so you might investigate that avenue. Even if you completed a typical music psychology masters part-time, there is no way you could be excused for a whole teaching term (i.e. autumn). It just wouldn't be fair to put you in for the exams without having attended any of the lectures. I would also think carefully about starting a PhD without prior training in an area. A PhD is a huge commitment of at least 3 years of your life, and will cost quite a bit. I always advice students to complete a masters first if they are considering a PhD in music psychology, as that will give you an idea of what you would like to specialise in for your PhD. Hope that helps, Vicky Hi Sean
At the moment the only correspondence based music psychology course in the UK is in Sheffield so you might investigate that avenue. Even if you completed a typical music psychology masters part-time, there is no way you could be excused for a whole teaching term (i.e. autumn). It just wouldn’t be fair to put you in for the exams without having attended any of the lectures. I would also think carefully about starting a PhD without prior training in an area. A PhD is a huge commitment of at least 3 years of your life, and will cost quite a bit. I always advice students to complete a masters first if they are considering a PhD in music psychology, as that will give you an idea of what you would like to specialise in for your PhD.
Hope that helps,
Vicky

]]> Comment on Studying music psychology by vicky http://musicpsychology.co.uk/studying-music-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-5110 vicky Sat, 21 Jan 2012 18:06:55 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?page_id=28#comment-5110 Hi Anand I have written a blog on how to prepare for a music psychology course which you can read here: http://musicpsychology.co.uk/preparing-for-a-music-psychology-course/ As you will see, your music background is more than sufficient. You will need to brush up on your statistics (which I hope you will have covered in your maths degree) and knowledge of cognitive psychology/neuroscience. But if you are prepared to do this before starting the course (so you are not left behind) then you should be fine to apply for a music psychology course. Best, Vicky Hi Anand
I have written a blog on how to prepare for a music psychology course which you can read here: http://musicpsychology.co.uk/preparing-for-a-music-psychology-course/
As you will see, your music background is more than sufficient. You will need to brush up on your statistics (which I hope you will have covered in your maths degree) and knowledge of cognitive psychology/neuroscience. But if you are prepared to do this before starting the course (so you are not left behind) then you should be fine to apply for a music psychology course.
Best, Vicky

]]> Comment on Studying music psychology by anand http://musicpsychology.co.uk/studying-music-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-5087 anand Thu, 19 Jan 2012 21:55:03 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?page_id=28#comment-5087 hi, i want to do a masters in music psychology course. i have done a batcholrs in arts in english hindi maths and history and have done a masters in physiotherapy. have done a grade 5 in music theory. can read notations upto grade 5 level in flute and have knowledge of basic piano. currently doing a pg diploma in guidance and councelling which finishes in june 2012. want to apply for scholarship for masters in music psychology. are my credentials sufficient hi, i want to do a masters in music psychology course. i have done a batcholrs in arts in english hindi maths and history and have done a masters in physiotherapy. have done a grade 5 in music theory. can read notations upto grade 5 level in flute and have knowledge of basic piano. currently doing a pg diploma in guidance and councelling which finishes in june 2012. want to apply for scholarship for masters in music psychology. are my credentials sufficient

]]> Comment on Studying music psychology by S. http://musicpsychology.co.uk/studying-music-psychology/comment-page-1/#comment-5081 S. Thu, 19 Jan 2012 01:11:02 +0000 http://musicpsychology.co.uk/?page_id=28#comment-5081 Dear Vicky, Thank you for providing such an interesting website. I am a graduate who holds a B.A in Music and French and M.Sc in Music Technology. I would love to pursue a PhD but I am confused as to what to continue with due to my wide interest in so many areas. However, Music and Psychology do appeal to me quite a bit and I did study Psychology for a year as part of my B.A. Is this course still available? Is there any way of doing it online or by correspondence and attending brief lectures. Due to work commitments, I am out of the country for the Autumn generally but I desperately want to further my education. Do you know if this is possible? If not, would I have any way of getting onto a PhD program in a similar subject area? Many thanks, S Dear Vicky,

Thank you for providing such an interesting website. I am a graduate who holds a B.A in Music and French and M.Sc in Music Technology. I would love to pursue a PhD but I am confused as to what to continue with due to my wide interest in so many areas. However, Music and Psychology do appeal to me quite a bit and I did study Psychology for a year as part of my B.A.
Is this course still available? Is there any way of doing it online or by correspondence and attending brief lectures. Due to work commitments, I am out of the country for the Autumn generally but I desperately want to further my education. Do you know if this is possible? If not, would I have any way of getting onto a PhD program in a similar subject area?

Many thanks,

S

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