International Journal of Music Education

Aims & Scope

The International Journal of Music Education (IJME) is a peer-reviewed journal published by the International Society for Music Education (ISME) four times a year.

Manuscripts published are scholarly works, representing empirical research in a variety of modalities.

They enhance knowledge regarding the teaching and learning of music with a special interest toward an international constituency.

Manuscripts report results of quantitative or qualitative research studies, summarize bodies or research, present theories, models, or philosophical positions, etc.

Papers show relevance to advancing the practice of music teaching and learning at all age levels with issues of direct concern to the classroom or studio, in school and out, private and group instruction.

All manuscripts should contain evidence of a scholarly approach and be situated within the current literature.

Implications for learning and teaching of music should be clearly stated, relevant, contemporary, and of interest to an international readership.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1.2
2024	1.30

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.604

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	39

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	9588

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	476

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Abstracting & Indexing

Journal is indexed in leading academic databases, ensuring global visibility and accessibility of our peer-reviewed research.

• Scopus
• Google Scholar
• Web of Science

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Subjects & Keywords

Journal’s research areas, covering key disciplines and specialized sub-topics in Arts and Humanities and Social Sciences, designed to support cutting-edge academic discovery.

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Most Cited Articles

The Most Cited Articles section features the journal's most impactful research, based on citation counts. These articles have been referenced frequently by other researchers, indicating their significant contribution to their respective fields.

• The power of music: Its impact on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young people

  Citation: 426

  Authors: Susan

• Popular music education in and for itself, and for ‘other’ music: current research in the classroom

  Citation: 164

  Authors: Lucy

• The impact of informal music learning practices in the classroom, or how I learned how to teach from a garage band

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Sheri E.

• Garage rock bands: a future model for developing musical expertise?

  Citation: 90

  Authors: Heidi

• The urgent need for career preview: Student expectations and graduate realities in music and dance

  Citation: 74

  Authors: Dawn, Ruth

• Decolonizing music education: Moving beyond tokenism

  Citation: 72

  Authors: Juliet

• Documenting praxis shock in early-career Australian music teachers: the impact of pre-service teacher education

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Julie

• Problem-Solving and Creativity: Insights from Students’ Individual Composing Pathways

  Citation: 70

  Authors: Pamela, Betty Anne

• Student-as-master? Reflections on a learning innovation in popular music pedagogy

  Citation: 69

  Authors: Don

• Developing music teacher identities: An international multi-site study

  Citation: 68

  Authors: Julie, Jody L., José Luis

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