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Mindfulness music training as a buffer against music performance anxiety: Emotional regulation and technical precision in conservatory students

Year: 2025

Type: article

Study designs: Randomized Controlled Trial, Clinical Trial

Abstract: BACKGROUND: Mindfulness music training may reduce music performance anxiety (MPA) and improve technical precision. METHODS: In a multi-site randomized controlled trial (RCT) (N = 498) across Beijing, Shanghai, Guangzhou, and Chengdu, students were randomized 1:1 to mindfulness music training or an attention-matched control (music history/analysis seminars) for eight weeks. OUTCOMES: K-MPAI (MPA), ERQ-R (reappraisal), STAI-T (trait anxiety), and expert-rated technical precision. Two faculty raters were blind to allocation and wave; ICC(2,2) = 0.86 (95 % CI 0.82-0.89). RESULTS: = 0.50 (MPA) and 0.35 (precision). CONCLUSIONS: An 8-week, domain-integrated program produced practically meaningful improvements (~10 points on K-MPAI) and enhanced execution consistency. Findings support cautious curricular integration, pending replication.

Source: Acta Psychologica

DOI: 10.1016/j.actpsy.2025.105992

Authors: Yunduo Li, Sarminah Samad, Muhammad Ramzan

Institutions: Shanghai University of Sport, Princess Nourah bint Abdulrahman University, University of the Punjab

Language: English

Topic: Diverse Music Education Insights

Subfield: Music

Field: Arts and Humanities

Domain: Social Sciences

SDGs: Good health and well-being, Quality education

Open Access status: gold

Estimated APC paid: $2,670