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Motivation Factors In Mastery-Oriented Instrumental Learning And Performing, James L. Pope

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The ideal student is one who demonstrates mastery-oriented characteristics; most notable of which is an inherent focus on learning and improvement (Roebken, 2007). In the area of music, the ideal student also focuses on performance and must demonstrate competence relative to others (Donald, 2012). Therefore, the mastery-oriented performing student has the ability to learn, gauge his or her performance in relation to others, and adapt to improve the next performance.

At every level of music there are motivational factors that can promote or detract from mastery-oriented performance. Despite the vast array of music ensembles and styles, those who achieve high …