Award Date

August 2024

Degree Type

Dissertation

Degree Name

Doctor of Musical Arts (DMA)

Department

Music

First Committee Member

Timothy Jones

Second Committee Member

Dean Gronemeier

Third Committee Member

Alfonse Anderson

Fourth Committee Member

Kyle Bissantz

Fifth Committee Member

Glenn Nowak

Number of Pages

119

Abstract

This document explores three key facets of mental health significantly impacting percussionists in both educational and professional settings: Imposter Syndrome, sleep deprivation, and stress management. The primary focus is to understand the impact of these psychological conditions on percussionists and discover effective approaches to prevent, alleviate, or manage these ailments. This document is divided into four sections. The initial section delineates the concept of “Imposter Syndrome” and discusses its various manifestations as encountered by percussionists in both educational and professional environments. The second section discusses the consequences of sleep deprivation on mental well-being when it is disregarded. The third section explores the consequences of not effectively managing stress, which can result in a deterioration of mental well-being, and serves as a segue into the concluding segment. The concluding section presents techniques that can aid in alleviating, or managing, the mental health concerns discussed in this text. This document will contain an examination of widely recognized publications that offer effective approaches for promoting positive mental health including textbooks on percussion pedagogy.

Keywords

Coping Strategies; Imposter Syndrome; Mental Health; Percussion; Sleep Deprivation; Stress Management

Disciplines

Behavior and Behavior Mechanisms | Mental and Social Health | Music

Degree Grantor

University of Nevada, Las Vegas

Language

English

Rights

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