This open access book presents evidence-based participant and facilitator perspectives on later-life music learning and participation. The chapters explore the principles and practices that can facilitate and support meaningful music-making in a range of non-formal later-life contexts, highlighting consistent as well as context-specific pedagogical issues. Case study examples are used to examine issues relating to pedagogy as improvisation, the use of technology to support creativity and meaningful music experience, facilitation of the use of music for creativity, sense of belonging, musical identities and musical development in later-life, and more. The book concludes with an innovative and creative pedagogical model to support critical reflection on values, frameworks, and practices in later-life music learning and participation. The book will be accessible and relevant for music researchers and educators, music education students and community music leaders alike.

Andrea Creech is Professor of Music Pedagogy at the Schulich School of Music, McGill University, Canada. Andrea’s research has covered a wide range of issues in formal and informal music education contexts, including interpersonal dynamics in instrumental learning, informal learning, inclusion, lifelong learning and active ageing with music, and music for positive youth development.

Colin Enright is a music educator, conductor, and PhD candidate in Music Education at McGill University, Canada. Colin’s research is focused on group music in community and educational settings and its effects on mental health, resilience, and general wellbeing.

Brings a pedagogical lens to the field of later-life music learning and participation Emphasises the use of technology as a 'way in' to creative musical expression and musical development Draws upon a number of case study examples, covering different contexts and pedagogical issues This book is open access, which means that you have free and unlimited access

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