Hanze University of Applied Sciences

Researcher Lifelong Learning in Music and the Arts, Centre of Applied Research and Innovation Art & Society

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Current research:

- Learning an instrument at an advanced age
The aim of the project is to explore a growing market in music education: the practice of instrumental/vocal music teaching to people at an advanced age.
The collaboration with people working in this profession is essential to this research project. Experiences and questions from professional music teachers are the starting point from which new teaching methods can be developed, specifically aimed at teaching people at an advanced age.

- Creative music workshops with elderly
In this exploratory research we look at the features of a creative music workshop for elderly people, and which competences a leader of creative music workshops with this group needs.

Past research:

- Optimal physical exercising with music
- Musical experiences in the life of Flemish monasteries

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