# The Psychology of Performance

- Institution: Gresham College
- Speaker: Dr Glenn D Wilson
- Year: 2008
- Level: For everyone
- Language: English
- Subjects: Medicine and health, Psychology and the brain
- Source: [Gresham College](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/watch-now/series/psychology-performance)
- Licence: [Educational use (Gresham College's terms)](https://www.gresham.ac.uk/terms-and-conditions)
- Who can watch: Teens profiles and older (sources give no ratings; placed by Invisible Network from the source's own words)

The measurement and origins of musical expertise - the extent to which it is due to an unfolding of innate potential versus training and application. We will also look at questions such as the role of teachers, what constitutes effective practice, and the differences between 'musical' and 'unmusical' performance.

## Lectures

1. [Musical Talent and Ability](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-psychology-performance/a0068ca8beb6) (YouTube)
2. [Actors and Acting](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-psychology-performance/1743b2a70643) (YouTube)
3. [Fame and Celebrity](https://invisiblenetwork.ai/learn/gresham/series-psychology-performance/2b3fd60b9dd4) (YouTube)