Dr. Teresa Wenhart

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Join date: Mar 19, 2023

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Ich habe Psychologie (BSc., MSc.), Musikwissenschaft, und Cello (Nachdiplomstudium) in München und Zürich studiert und an der Musikhochschule in Hannover (Institut für Musikphysiologie und Musikermedizin) über Neuropsychologie der Musik promoviert. Schon als Kind hatte ich zwei grosse Leidenschaften: Musik und Wissenschaft. Seit früher Kindheit bin ich musikalisch sehr aktiv und spätestens seit 2013 setze ich mich forschend und klinisch-neuropsyschologisch mit Themen aus Musikergesundheit, Neurowissenschaft und Hören ein.

Wissenschaft, Kunst und Gesundheit zusammen zu bringen, ist meine grosse Leidenschaft. Deshalb schreibe ich zu diesen Themen einen Blog, gebe Vorträge, leite Workshops und biete (neuro-) psychologische Einzelbegleitung für Musiker:innen sowie Schema-Coaching (D-A-CH e.V.) an.

www.teresawenhart.com

Posts (50)

Aug 29, 2026 ∙ 10 min

Music ensembles as a model for collaboration? What teams can learn from music – and vice versa

Music ensembles demonstrate how collaboration can succeed under pressure: through shared leadership, nonverbal communication, trust, and a collective response to disruptions. At the same time, ensembles, music colleges, academies, and festivals can benefit from organizational psychology—for example, through psychological safety, a reflective approach to power dynamics, a culture of feedback, supervision, and formats specifically designed to foster connection and collaboration.

Jun 12, 2026 ∙ 8 min

Rethinking Mental Training for Musicians: Performance Competence, Mental Strength, and Schema Coaching in Interview

For her Matura thesis in Switzerland, student Olivia Angst conducted an interview with me on the topic of mental training for musicians and performance competence in the field of music. The focus is not only on managing stage fright or performance anxiety, but also on the broader question of mental strength and performance under pressure while making music.

Jan 23, 2026 ∙ 4 min

Psychological Basic Needs of Musicians – Between Self-Esteem, Belonging, and Emotional Expression

Musicians often face high performance pressure, which can easily throw central psychological needs—such as self-worth, belonging, and emotional expression—out of balance. In this article, I explore how these needs shape a musician’s life, the conflicts that can arise in the profession, and why maintaining balance is crucial for well-being and artistic freedom.