Welcome to the Applied Performance Sciences Hub! Our vision is to lead and enable transformative change for artistic growth, and healthy and sustainable careers in music. We believe that by equipping musicians with the right skills, tools, and strategies through healthy and stimulating environments, we can help them thrive in a constantly evolving musical landscape.
We use a musician-centered approach and the latest performance science research to help musicians reach their full potential. Our priority is to directly apply current research findings in action through innovation and collaboration. By addressing the critical and timely issues affecting the industry, our aim is to support optimal performance, wellness, artistic growth, and sustainable careers.
We believe that true transformational change is only possible through collaboration. Our team is composed of a diverse network of educators, performers, researchers, students, and professionals from various disciplines. Together, we want to better understand how to enhance performance, educate the next generation of musicians, and support transformative change in music.
Our APS Studio Lab is coming soon!!
Drs Liliana Araújo and Andrea Creech have been named recipients of a John R. Evans Leaders Fund (JELF) award from the Canadian Foundation for Innovation. The JELF is a highly competitive competition designed to attract and support leading researchers working on innovative topics across Canadian universities and research institutes. The award of over $400,000 will support the creation of the first Applied Performance Sciences (APS) Studio Lab in Canada and their ongoing work in developing this new field.