Jazz Psychologist | Music Psychology Monday Salon Winter 2024, Jan 29 - Mar 4
4 videos • 37 views • by Brittany Anjou Brittany Anjou, a researcher and music faculty at The New School in New York City, is hosting a series of virtual discussions titled "Music Psychology Mondays." These sessions are open to the public and aim to shed light on scientific research data regarding the mental health and well-being of musicians, as well as to discuss ways in which government legislators and companies can improve working conditions and ensure fair pay for musicians in the United States. The schedule for the winter 2024 meetings: January 29th: Overview of data from Brittany Anjou's Survey of NYC Musicians conducted in 2021. February 5th: Discussion on anxiety and depression among musicians in the United States. February 19th: Exploration of the impact of creative anxiety (social anxiety, music performance anxiety), burnout, and gender discrimination experienced by musicians. February 26th: Presentation of data examining the impact of the pandemic on musicians' well-being and creativity. March 4th: Review and strategies in a post-Covid world for the benefit of musicians. These sessions allow participants to engage with the data, discuss pertinent issues, and contribute to the conversation surrounding the well-being of musicians. Participation in the live discussions can be arranged by signing up via the provided link at linktr.ee/brittanyanjou with sessions scheduled for Mondays at 6 pm EST. While data presentations are made available online after weekly classes, the salon discussions and Q&A sessions with participants are held privately. This initiative underscores the importance of addressing the challenges musicians face, particularly regarding their mental health, and advocates for tangible actions to improve their working conditions and compensation.