Understanding Musicians' Experience in a Virtual Reality Concert Hall Performance Simulation

Abstract

Virtual reality (VR) holds potential for music performance training by simulating realistic performance environments that evoke audience-related pressure in controlled settings. While progress has been made in creating immersive VR concert spaces, little research has examined the experience of musicians or the design considerations that support its use for training. Using a research-through-design approach, we conducted a two-phase study with 12 student musicians performing in a custom-built VR concert hall simulation. Through iterative design and performer feedback, we generate new insights into performer-centred research and identify design considerations, laying the groundwork for future ..