Full Description
This book presents a transformative vision for musicians seeking meaningful careers while revitalising community wellbeing. In an era of unprecedented social disconnection, this groundbreaking book weaves together positive and social psychology, leadership studies, and interpersonal neurobiology to illuminate powerful pathways for musicians to engage in rewarding work with profound social impact.
Through evidence-based frameworks and compelling case studies, this book provides practical strategies for musicians to harness their strengths, foster belonging within diverse groups, and articulate their work's value as a public health resource. Organised in three parts—leading self, leading others, and understanding context—the chapters include frameworks for identifying strengths, creating energising relationships, building group identities, and developing systems thinking, alongside reflective exercises and real-world applications. Readers will discover how to create transformative musical experiences that build personal fulfilment and strengthen community connections.
This accessible book speaks to musicians seeking to diversify their career portfolios, educators developing future music leaders, and health professionals interested in harnessing music's connective power through innovative social programs. It reveals how approaching musicianship as positive leadership creates dual impact—enriching both musicians' careers and the social health of communities they serve.
Contents
Part I Solo 1. Positive music leadership for meaningful careers 2. Finding your forte — A positive leadership capability framework for musicians 3. Tuning your instrument—Self-care for positive music leaders Part II Ensemble 4. Revitalising social health through positive music leadership 5. Building connection through positively energizing leadership 6. Activating the power of social identity for connection Part III Tutti 7. Cultivating contextual awareness—Appreciating complexity 8. Reconnecting through integration—The interpersonal neurobiology framework. 9. Championing positive music leadership 10. Finale: The future of positive music leadership
