This journal is a member of the Committee on Publication Ethics (COPE) Psychology of Music publishes peer-reviewed papers directed at increasing the scientific understanding of any psychological aspect of music. The journal is issued bi-monthly, and includes studies on listening, performing, creating, memorising, analysing, describing, learning, and teaching, as well as applied social, developmental, attitudinal and therapeutic studies. Psychology of Music was established in 1973 as the journal for the Society for Education, Music and Psychology Research (SEMPRE), and has been published by Sage since 2003. "Without doubt, Psychology of Music is the pre-eminent journal in the field. Its reputation as the source of some of the most sophisticated and elegant research in music psychology has long been unparalleled." Professor Robert Walker "... absorbing, well-researched and tidily presented, frequently thought-provoking and stimulating. The range of topics and educational levels covered is wide and varied. Journals like this serve an admirable purpose to make readily available reliable up-to-date research to support and encourage all musicians and teachers in their joint pursuits." Colin Touchin As of January 2025, the journal now accepts manuscripts which are either original empirical investigations containing systematic qualitative or quantitative analyses of relevant data, or theoretical critical papers. Special emphasis is placed on studies carried out in naturalistic settings, and contributions which address the interface between music psychology and music education. Our Research Spotlights series include collections of free-to-access articles from the archive organised around key topics and themes. These are curated by individuals across the field, and include an introduction to the topic or theme. View the institutional subscription rates : An institutional subscription to Psychology of Music includes a subscription to Research Studies in Music Education (two issues a year, also published by Sage on behalf of SEMPRE). All issues of Psychology of Music are available online . Subscriptions are available in various formats (combined print and online, print only and e-access only). Psychology of Music and SEMPRE provide an international forum for researchers working in the fields of psychology of music and music education. Individual SEMPRE Membership rates are modest and include a subscription to Psychology of Music . Contact the SEMPRE membership secretary for more information: membership@sempre.org.uk . Submit your manuscript today at https://mc.manuscriptcentral.com/pom .
