PUBLICATIONS AND CONFERENCES
In addition to being united by the friendship born in collaboration during our specializations and research projects, we are active in the investigation and study of bio-psycho-social phenomena involving the health of performing artists and in particular musical performances. Below you will find some of our presentations at international conferences as well as publications in prestigious international scientific journals.
Music performance anxiety and the Italian sport psychology S.F.E.R.A. model
The study investigates the relationship between the theory of the SFERA model, a multidimensional model for improving sports performance, and musical performance anxiety in professional musicians.
The effects of anxiety on practice behaviors and performance quality in expert pianists
Dysfunctional practice behaviors and anxiety are often cited as possible risk factors for injuries in musicians. However, the mechanism by which these could lead to the onset of such lesions is not yet clear. The present study aims to overcome this limitation by investigating the relationship between anxiety, practice behaviors and the quality of musical performance.
PAMAthon
From musician to physiotherapist. Speech as a PAMA member in this event which virtually connected professionals from all over the world who work in the field of Performing Arts Medicine.
Lecture on Performance Psychology for Musicians in Malta
During the Music Winds Bands international Maltese Masterclasses Festival held in Malta, Luca Mazzon held seminars on performance psychology for musicians, delving into topics such as sports psychology for musicians, performance anxiety problems and recent publications on the subject.
Musical Expertise and Executive Functions in Experienced Musicians
The effect of the study on executive functions (EF) has been studied in particular due to their crucial role in almost all aspects of cognition. However, several studies have reported conflicting results. This study aims to investigate the relationship between musical competence and EF, determining which cognitive functions might be particularly relevant for studying in music.
The effects of physiotherapy interventions on performance-related musculoskeletal pain in music students - a pilot study
Experimental study conducted to evaluate the effect of physiotherapy treatments on muscle-tendon overload syndromes in music students. Institute of Music Physiology and Musicians' Medicine.
Deliberate practice in music: development of a standardized measurement instrument
This project aims to create a new questionnaire, capable of measuring the quality of practice behaviors in terms of deliberate practice in the musical field, regardless of the instrument and musical genre played, at any level of competence.
