Prof Gary McPherson
Ormond Chair of Music
Melbourne Conservatorium of Music
239 Scholarly works
9 Projects
HIGHLIGHTS
2026
Journal article
Development and Validation of the Instrumental Musical Self-Concept Scale for High School Students
DOI: 10.3390/educsci161016122026
Journal article
Issues and Approaches to Gifted Education in Specialist Music Programs Globally: Insights From Institutional Leaders
DOI: 10.1177/026142942513606142026
Journal article
Building confidence in music performance: a teacher-led self-efficacy approach
DOI: 10.1080/14613808.2026.26723522026
Journal article
Genetic and Environmental Influences on Singing Self-Evaluation and its Relationship with Singing Ability: An Australian Twin Study
DOI: 10.1007/s10519-026-10254-42026
Journal article
Teacher Feedback in Beginning and Intermediate Piano Lessons
DOI: 10.1177/002242942614725272020
Research grants (ARC, NHMRC, MRFF)
Discovering Genes for Singing Ability in Australian Families
2017
Research Grant
The Genetic Basis of Singing Ability: A Twin Study.
RECENT SCHOLARLY WORKS
2026
Journal article
From talented musician to whole child: leaders’ perspectives on caring for gifted students in specialist music programmes
DOI: 10.1017/S02650517261009902025
Book
Music in the Human Experience: An Introduction to Music Psychology: Third Edition
DOI: 10.4324/97810034602442025
Journal article
“Go home and practice”: how shaping feedback to students can foster independent musicianship
DOI: 10.3389/fpsyg.2025.17052952024
Journal article
Twin Data Support a Sensitive Period for Singing Ability
DOI: 10.1017/thg.2024.302024
Journal article
Sources of self-efficacy in class and studio music lessons
DOI: 10.1177/1321103X221123234
RECENT PROJECTS
2017
Research Grant
The Genetic Basis of Singing Ability: A Twin Study.
2015
Research Grant
Understanding Motivation and Practice Quality in Elite Music Performance
2015
Research Grant
Building Resilient School Communities Through Tailored Arts Programs.