Adult ability in complex cognitive domains, including music, is commonly thought of as the
product of gene–environment interactions, where genetic predispositions influence and are …

Practice is the process through which musicians improve their performance abilities and
increase their level of expertise. Deliberate Practice (DP) is a theory of expertise based on …

According to Feldman (1993), musical prodigies are expected to perform at the same high
level as professional adult musicians and, therefore, are indistinguishable from adults. This …

This study explores the integration of sensory-based materials designed for the students of
Australian violin pedagogue Lyndall Hendrickson, whose experimental teaching ideas were …

In this chapter I present brief autobiographical accounts of a group of six autistic musicians.
These individuals have generously shared their insights into their musical experiences and …

Os estudantes talentosos estão nas mais diversas áreas e são público da Educação
Especial. O objetivo foi conhecer quais eram as produções sobre o talento musical. Uma …

In this article I describe some of the contributions that K. Anders Ericsson has made to the
development of experimental cognitive psychology in the context of understanding expert …

In this chapter I provide a brief summary of the main conclusions drawn from the work
presented in the previous chapters. I outline limitations in cognitive models of talent in …

Les prodiges musicaux sont des musiciens qui ont atteint un niveau de performance
exceptionnel, et ce avant l'adolescence. Les premières études à leur sujet ont été écrites il y …

This chapter provides an explanation of child prodigies, notably in music, that is based upon
collaborative cerebro-cerebellar functions that evolved with the progressive complexity of …