September 12, 2025Open Access

Broadening Music Performer Identity Through Free Accompaniment Practices at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland

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SCSunny ChoiNew York University

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Qualitative analysis examines how free accompaniment broadens performer identity in Western classical music, suggesting its value in higher education.

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Free accompaniment practice broadens performer identity among classical piano students, encouraging greater flexibility and creativity.
Three students from the Sibelius Academy participated, revealing insights that highlight free accompaniment's significance in musical education.
An interpretive multiple case study methodology was used, combining observations and interviews to synthesize key themes on performer identity.
Findings suggest free accompaniment may enhance learning outcomes and should be integrated into music programs lacking a focus on improvisation.

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Sunny Choi (2025) studied this question.

synapsesocial.com/papers/68d44a3031b076d99fa533b2 https://doi.org/10.35542/osf.io/k6mt2_v1

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Qualitative analysis examines how free accompaniment broadens performer identity in Western classical music, suggesting its value in higher education.

Broadening Music Performer Identity Through Free Accompaniment Practices at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland

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Broadening Music Performer Identity Through Free Accompaniment Practices at the Sibelius Academy in Helsinki, Finland

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