This book presents an examination of the applied music studio as part of higher
education. Applied music studios are where students learn an instrument or voice in
one-to-one settings with high-level musician teachers.

This book reconceptualizes this teaching model within higher education, and it
provides a critical lens, seated in current research provided by a diverse and highly
influential set of researcher authors. It provides expert suggestions for improved
teaching and learning practices in the applied music studio for readers who may be
teachers themselves. It may also provide direction for leaders, directors, and department
chairs who oversee the quality of applied music studio settings in the respective higher
education units. The key feature of this book is that each chapter will explore new
and relevant research, bringing new knowledge to the reader. Each chapter will also
suggest relevant applied music studio practices and opportunities based on this targeted
research literature.

The primary audience for this book would be applied music studio teachers who
engage in teaching within the applied music studio, offering suggestions for higher
education and private teaching. A secondary audience would be music education
researchers at all levels and who have an interest in contemporary thinking relevant to
the applied music studio, as well as those interested in the master-apprentice format for
learning in any field. Additionally, directors and chairs of music units globally in higher
education would find this book helpful in guiding practice in the applied music studio
within higher education settings