Participate

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for research in the BPM Research Lab.

See below for participant criteria, and information about how to let us know you’re interested.

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Improvisation Experience and Musicianship

The lab is currently recruiting volunteers for a research project looking at the impact of theory curriculum and improvisation training on auditory processing skills important to musicianship, including auditory learning and auditory memory.

We’re looking for musicians meeting the following criteria:

• College OR Conservatory students whose playing either:
  • Focuses on improvisation
  • Does not primarily include improvisation
• Students from all stages of their education, but with specific interest in those who are:
  • Early – 1^st or 2^nd semester
  • Middle – 4^th or 5^th semester
  • Late -7^th semester and above
• Participants must be currently enrolled Berklee students, age 18+

What will you do?
– Listen to music and other sounds in a sound-attenuated room

How long will it take?
– The study takes around 1.5 hours to complete

Will I be compensated for my participation?
– Yes, you will earn $15/hour for your time (up to $25)

If you are interested in participating, please complete this form and we will be in touch.