Exploring Research in Music Education and Music Therapy

by Kenneth H. Phillips

This practical text provides a comprehensive introduction to understanding research in music education and music therapy. Designed primarily for the introductory research course taken by upper-level undergraduates and graduate students, it is also useful for all interested undergraduates in both fields. In contrast with traditional "how to" textbooks, Exploring Research in Music Education and Music Therapy adopts a unique "how to read and comprehend" approach to music research. It helps students explore and understand articles in professional research journals, familiarizing them with the literature itself and with basic concepts, terms, and statistical symbols.
The book opens with an overview of the research process and then offers in-depth coverage of a broad range of research historical, philosophical, qualitative, quantitative, mixed-methods, and action research. Integrating relevant real-world examples of each genre into the text, author Kenneth Phillips includes eighteen full-length research articles that are elucidated by his own detailed commentary. The text also demonstrates how research findings can be applied in classrooms or therapeutic situations, thereby serving as a bridge between knowledge and practice.
Exploring Research in Music Education and Music Therapy is enhanced by study and discussion questions, suggested activities, and three appendices that contain resources for locating research articles in music education, music therapy, and the psychology of music. Grounded in the author's extensive research background and teaching experience, this exceptional text offers students, music teachers, and music therapists an accessible and engaging entrée into the world of music research.

384 pages, Paperback

First published November 21, 2007

Reviews

[Michael · Rating 4 out of 5]

Phillips just has a certain style that is classically academic. His work in Music Education will be looked back as standard, and is certainly a legacy to Gordon College. Though delivered at times dry, music research is now something I have some experience with and could realistically see myself doing.

[Katherine Reardon Mercier · Rating 4 out of 5]

Text required for my Research 1 class. Well written, structured, and contains great examples of academic writing. Never reviewed a textbook before however honestly if you just want to learn about research and music Ed and music therapy I would highly recommend.