First View – Book review (published on 31 January 2022)
Foundations in music psychology: Theory and research (Rentfrow & Levitin, Eds.)
Reviewed by Michael Bonshor
Title: Foundations in music psychology: Theory and research Editors: Peter Jason Rentfrow & Daniel J. Levitin
Publication year: 2019 Publisher: Massachusetts Institute of Technology Pages: 951 ISBN: 9780262039277
REVIEWER BIOGRAPHY
Michael Bonshor, BA (Hons), MA, PhD, is programme director for the University of Sheffield’s MA Music Psychology in Education, Performance and Wellbeing. He has published research on music and wellbeing, musical leadership and group dynamics, managing performance anxiety, and confidence building for performers. Michael’s research interests are informed by his professional background in performing, conducting, and teaching. In his workshops in business, education, and community settings, Michael brings together research findings and practical applications of performance psychology. His book, The Confident Choir: A Handbook for Leaders of Group Singing, was published by Rowman & Littlefield International. [m.bonshor@sheffield.ac.uk]