A description of the research I'm currently working on. If you're interested in participating, please select which category you belong in and email me.

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        MUSICIANS                    INDUSTRY PERSONNEL                        FANS                            FAMILY MEMBERS

Rock musicians attract attention for their talent and are often made out by fans and the media to be “larger than life”. They seem to gain notice for negative and perceived stereotypical behaviors. While people tend to think that creative people are drawn to their fields because of an inherent pathological nature, it seems like little to no attention is paid to the effect that their lifestyle plays in creating or exacerbating these behaviors. To what extent do interactions with the industry, a touring lifestyle, and pressure and expectations from fans contribute to the rock musician’s stress? That is what this study has set out to explore—the dynamics between industry, fans, the musician, and his or her own sense of identity. Along with this, examining how musicians typically deal with stress and how they feel about their occupation and life in general are included factors. With these results, a goal is to devise better and more professionally specific ways for musicians to keep themselves emotionally and psychologically healthy. Additionally, the information will be used to promote understanding between musicians and their fans. While drug and alcohol use will be addressed, it will be done in relation to the other topics and not be a focal point, unless the research warrants further attention.
 

The study consists of a questionnaire containing scaled and open-ended questions covering a wide range of topics. All results will be held strictly confidential and will be used to increase understanding and awareness of specific characteristics and ways of coping. Specialized surveys for music industry professionals, family members, and fans are also available to gather information about their perspectives on rock musicians’ personalities and lifestyle.
 

Musicians are often revered and seen as role models, and the intention of this research is to bring to light the realities of the lifestyle they lead and what being a professional or aspiring musician is actually like, without glorification and glamour.
 

Evelyn Hundt                                                         
evelyn@savethesavior.com                                          
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