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Connections Between Performer and Teacher Identities in Music Teachers: Setting an Agenda for Research

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor, krispell{at}umich.edu

The purpose of this article is to examine the literature concerning the connections between performer and teacher selves in the formation of a music teacher’s identity. This article begins by framing an issue facing preservice and in-service music teachers, namely, the tension between a performer identity and a teacher identity. An overview is provided of (a) the literature documenting preservice music teacher identities that privileges the performer identity and (b) the literature that focuses on balancing and negotiating the performer and teacher identities. To understand aspects of the current debate about music teacher identities, the author develops five themes based on a critical analysis of the selected literature: teacher versus performer identity conflict, personal and professional benefits of music making, holistic view of musical identities, roles and situated identities, and defining music teacher identity. The author concludes by synthesizing the commonalities of the recent research and suggesting approaches and topics for future research on music teacher identity.

Key Words: music teacher identity • role conflict • lives-of-teachers research

Journal of Music Teacher Education, Vol. 19, No. 1, 39-55 (2009)
DOI: 10.1177/1057083709343908


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