general
Interests and fields of research
- Expertise research
- Anthropology
- Motivational factors for learning in the domain of music
publications
2024
Schmidt, S., & Gruber, H. (2024). Collective and individual practices in popular music: Differences between semi-professionals and professionals in Austria and Germany. International Journal of Music Education. Advance online publication.
https://doi.org/10.1177/02557614241287318
2023
Schmidt, S., & Gruber, H. (2023). Does genre make a difference? Classical orchestra/popular band musicians’ motivation, self-efficacy, and practice experiences’ effects on deliberate practice. Psychology of Music, 51(1), 69–88. https://doi.org/10.1177/03057356221083699
2021
Schmidt, S., L?ngler, M., Altenbuchner, A., Kobl, L., & Gruber, H. (2021). Acquiring the art of conducting: Deliberate practice as part of professional learning. Journal of Advanced Academics, 32(3), 354–379. https://doi.org/10.1177/1932202X21995931
presentations
2025
Schmidt, S., Jossberger, H., & Gruber, H. (2025, March). Perspectives of semi-professional popular music bands about collective and individual goal setting, monitoring, and feedback. Paper presentation, PDRnet. Kassel (Germany).
2023
Schmidt, S., & Gruber, H. (2023, August). Solitary practice and band rehearsals: Design and strategy use regarding the professional level. Paper presentation, 20th EARLI Conference, Thessaloniki (Greece).
Schmidt, S., Jossberger, H., & Gruber, H. (2023, August). Pop bands' practice: Goal