Books


Hallam, S., Cross, I & Thaut, M. (forthcoming) The Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology, (3rd ed)

Hallam, S. (2026) Practice makes perfect: Understanding the acquisition of musical expertise. Jenny Standford Publishing Pte Ltd

Hallam, S. and Himonides, E. (2022) The power of music: An exploration of the evidence. Open Book Publishers

Creech, A., Hodges, D. & Hallam, S. (eds) (2021) Routledge International Handbook of Music Psychology in Education and the Community. London: Routledge

Creech, A, Varvarigou, M & Hallam S. (2020) Contexts for music learning and participation: Developing and sustaining musical possible selves. Palgrave Macmillan Cham, Switzerland.

Hallam, S. (2018). The psychology of music. London: Routledge

Hallam, S. & Rogers, L. (2018). Homework: the evidence (2nd ed). London: IOE Press.

Hallam, S., Cross, I. & Thaut, M. (eds) (2016) Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology (2nd edition) Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Hallam, S. (2014) The power of music: A research synthesis of the impact of actively making music on the intellectual, social and personal development of children and young people. London: iMERC

Creech, A., Hallam, S., McQueen, H., & Varvarigou, M. (2014). Active ageing with music: Supporting well being in the Third and Fourth Ages. London: IOE Press.

Hallam, S. & Gaunt, H. (2012) Preparing for success: a practical guide for young musicians. London: Institute of Education Press.

Hallam, S. & Creech, A. (Eds) (2010) Music Education in the 21st Century in the United Kingdom: Achievements, analysis and aspirations. Institute of Education, University of London

Hallam, S., Cross, I. & Thaut, M. (eds) (2008) Oxford Handbook of Music Psychology Oxford: Oxford University Press.

Hallam, S & Rogers, L. (2008) Improving behaviour and attendance at school. Milton Keynes: Open University Press

Hallam, S. (2006) Music Psychology in Education. Institute of Education, University of London (also translated into Korean)

Hallam, S. (2004) Homework: the Evidence. London: Institute of Education, University of London

Hallam, S. (2002) Ability Grouping in Schools: a Literature Review, Institute of Education, University of London

Hallam, S., Ireson, J., & Davies, J. (2002) Effective Pupil Grouping in the Primary School – a Practical Guide. London: Fulton

Ireson, J. & Hallam, S. (2001) Ability Grouping in Education. London: Sage Publications (now translated into Japanese)

Blatchford, P., Crowley, C., Hallam, S., & Reynolds, Y. (1999) Psychology of Education II: Individual and Social Psychology Subject Guide (2nd revised edition). London: University of London.

Hallam, S. (1998) Instrumental Teaching: A Practical Guide to Better Teaching and Learning. Oxford: Heinemann (reprinted 2002)

Hallam, S. (1996) Improving School Attendance. London: Heinemann

Hallam, S. & Roaf, C. (1995) Here Today, Here Tomorrow: Helping Schools to Promote Attendance. London: Gulbenkian Foundation .

Hallam, S., Blatchford, P., & May, D. (Eds) (1993) Psychology of Education II: Individual and Social Psychology Subject Guide. London: University of London.