ABSTRACT

Positive Psychology for Music Professionals is a guidebook to the building blocks of positive psychology and character strengths, and the ways in which they can be used by music professionals throughout the industry to empower, celebrate, and leverage individuality.

Written in a highly accessible and entertaining tone – and based on the science of character pioneered by the VIA Institute – this book is designed to introduce the language, themes, and concepts of a strength-based approach to working in the music industry. Targeted exercises, self-reflections, interviews, and profession-specific case studies encourage readers to harness the power of their strengths to shift to an open mindset, create more positive working relationships, and improve institutions within their field.  

Positive Psychology for Music Professionals is essential reading for music professionals of all kinds, including aspiring and established musicians, students, music producers, educators, and managers in all sectors of the industry.

chapter 1|34 pages

Opening Act

The Science of Character Strengths

chapter 2|117 pages

First Set

Aware – Your 24 Character Strengths

chapter 3|61 pages

Second Set

Explore - Virtue Categories and Music Professions

chapter 4|22 pages

Last Set

Apply - Strengths in Action