Managing Instrumental Practice and Part-Time Employment  for Music Students

Nur Syahirzah Mohd Khairi; Nur Fariesya Dayana Jaafar; Sharifah Faizah Syed Mohammed; Maryann Magdalena Linnis

doi:10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.3943

Authors

Nur Syahirzah Mohd Khairi Scicom (MSC) Bhd., Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Nur Fariesya Dayana Jaafar Pet Hero Trading, Ipoh, Malaysia
Sharifah Faizah Syed Mohammed Conservatory of Music, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Malaysia
Maryann Magdalena Linnis Conservatory of Music, College of Creative Arts, Universiti Teknologi Mara, Shah Alam, Malaysia

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21834/ebpj.v7iSI9.3943

Keywords:

Part-time Work , Student-musicians, Professional Development, Student Attitudes

Abstract

Student-musicians must divide time between academic commitments and practising their instruments. As a result, many may be discouraged from having part-time work as it means a lack of hours available for practice. Through a survey, this study aims to find how performance students at Universiti Teknologi MARA who worked during the term coped with their training. The findings reveal that while they can manage their time well, work is not a disadvantage and can boost their prospects. However, students may have to acquire effective practice methods, as many believe they need more than three hours of daily practice.

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