ABSTRACT
The purpose of this chapter is to identify the characteristics of assessment processes and explore a variety of assessment tasks that could be part of the applied music studio. Because assessment, as a topic, is not typically part of advanced performance training and education of applied studio music teachers, it is important to understand the benefits that assessment can bring to the applied music studio teaching and learning paradigm. After defining assessment terms and exploring the previous research, high-quality assessments are identified and explained. In this chapter, I make the case that while assessments may not have been previously considered part of quality applied music studio teaching, 21st-century applied music studio teachers might teach more strongly and learners may learn more effectively if assessment is included, given the recent research and practical suggestions presented.
