Journal of Research in Music Education

Aims & Scope

Journal of Research in Music Education comprises reports of peer-reviewed original research related to music teaching and learning.

The wide range of topics includes various aspects of music pedagogy, history, and philosophy, and addresses vocal, instrumental, and general music at all levels, from early childhood through adult.

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Metrics & Ranking

Impact Factor

Year	Value
2025	1
2024	1.20

SJR (SCImago Journal Rank)

Year	Value
2024	0.887

Quartile

Year	Value
2024	Q1

h-index

Year	Value
2024	56

Journal Rank

Year	Value
2024	5819

Journal Citation Indicator

Year	Value
2024	211

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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.

• High School Music Ensemble Students in the United States

  Citation: 158

  Authors: Kenneth, Carlos R.

• The Effects of Three Years of Piano Instruction on Children's Cognitive Development

  Citation: 146

  Authors: Eugenia

• Mutual Learning and Democratic Action in Instrumental Music Education

  Citation: 135

  Authors: Randall Everett

• Who Enrolls in High School Music? A National Profile of U.S. Students, 2009–2013

  Citation: 123

  Authors: Kenneth, Carlos R.

• Perceptions of Beginning Teachers, Their Mentors, and Administrators Regarding Preservice Music Teacher Preparation

  Citation: 121

  Authors: Colleen

• Musicians and Teachers

  Citation: 120

  Authors: Daniel S.

• “A Home away from Home”: The World of the High School Music Classroom

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Cecil, Mary, William

• The Sex-Stereotyping of Musical Instruments

  Citation: 112

  Authors: Harold F., Susan Yank

• The Effects of Repetition on Liking for Music

  Citation: 109

  Authors: David J.

• Adolescents' Expressed Meanings of Music in and out of School

  Citation: 106

  Authors: Patricia Shehan, Claire, Amy

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