Music Education Research, 12:2, 151-178
Authors: Papageorgi, I., Haddon, E., Creech, A., Morton, F., de Bezenac, C., Himonides, E., Potter, J., Duffy, C., Whyton, T., Welch, G. (2010)

Main point:

Online survey (n=170, students from three British higher music education institutions)+case study with focus groups.

Authors conclude that “positive learning environments are perceived as being inspirational, facilitating academic, professional and personal development, fostering a supportive community of learning and allowing the development and pursuit of personal interests.