Abstract
Growth mindset, or the belief that talents and abilities are malleable and can grow, is known to hold immense benefits in the world of education. What benefits could it hold for our students’ musical growth as well? This article explores the many benefits of instilling a growth mindset into our ensembles by examining research in educational psychology and general music. This article provides an overview of the benefits of a growth mindset as well as strategies to help ensemble instructors implement the concept into the classroom.
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