Research Focus, Methodology, and Research Projects
My research interests focus on the cognitive, behavioural, and neurophysiological components of music performance science, examining both audience members and musicians in various settings, from solo performances to orchestra formations, in laboratory environments and live concert events.
By integrating empirical methods with reflective practice, I adopt a rigorous approach to understanding the mechanisms behind effective music learning, performance, perception, and experience. My research spans acoustical analysis, observational studies, and qualitative interviews, supported by advanced sensing technologies including pupillometry, fNIRS (Functional Near-Infrared Spectroscopy), electromyography, motion capture, and systems that monitor heart rate, respiration, and movement.
These tools enable me to examine how musicians’ bodies and minds can be optimized to enhance performance excellence, support learning, prevent playing-related musculoskeletal disorders, and foster deeper communication between performers and audiences.
Past and recent research projects include:
- SynchInConcert, investigating the physiological synchronization between musicians and audiences during live orchestra performances.
- Bodies in Concert, studying the motion and physiology of concert participants using a large range of quantitative and qualitative methods.
- Achieving Togetherness in Ensemble Performance, exploring togetherness experiences that arise during ensemble performances .