HYBRIDIZING ARTIST-LEADERSHIP: INTEGRATING EUROPEAN INDIVIDUALISM AND ASIAN COLLECTIVISM IN MUSIC EDUCATION
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https://doi.org/10.18623/rvd.v22.n6.3851Keywords:
Artist-Leadership, Music Education, Individualism, Collectivism, Relational Harmony, Crisis ManagementAbstract
This comparative case study examines the integration of European and Asian leadership models in music education, challenging the dominance of Eurocentric notions of the "Artist-Leader." Through a qualitative analysis enriched by the author's privileged insider perspective as a former dean of a Malaysian creative arts college, the study reveals distinct cultural influences: European models emphasize individual artistry and reflective practice, while Asian frameworks prioritize relational harmony and multidimensional capital. The study identifies participatory leadership in Europe as structurally formalized, whereas inclusive leadership in Asia fosters communal knowledge-sharing, exemplified by Malaysia's gotong-royong (collective problem-solving). The findings demonstrate that hybridizing European individualism with Asian collectivism offers a more resilient, culturally responsive framework for music leadership. We propose a novel hybrid model built on the conceptual axes of Individual Critique and Relational Harmony, providing actionable insights for leadership training in conservatoires and the wider music industry.
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