Biography
POST-DOC RESEARCHER + INSTITUTE DIRECTOR
Here, I share my academic path and my work as an educator and researcher in the fields of education and music.
Innovative educator with a strong academic background in education and music. I specialize in teaching and learning and music education theory and practical applications. Dedicated to enhancing pedagogical practices, I aim to cultivate a passion for learning and creativity in both students and educators through research-driven approaches.
Conducted advanced interdisciplinary research in teaching and learning, creativity and performance as a problem-solving activity manifest in both problem-solving solutions and processes and publish in high-impact academic journals. Secured competitive EU and MAB research grants to support projects investigating aspects of music teaching and learning. Mentored graduate students and junior researchers in experimental design, data analysis, and scholarly writing within the field of education and music education.
EDUCATION
Present Director – Dr Matare Heritage Institute, Basel Switzerland
Director - Institute of African Music (IAM) 2012 – 2014), affiliated to PH-Freiburg
Hon. Professor in Education (2011-2015), PH-Freiburg Germany
PhD in Education (1990 -2004), University of Exeter, U.K.
MPhil. in Education conv. (1997-1999), University of Exeter, U.K.
B.A. HONS (PMR) music (1995- 1997), University of Salford-Manchester U.K.
Classical music studies (1989-1995) Double bass, Musik-Akademie Basel
Jazz music studies (1985 – 1990) Double bass, the Swiss Jazz School-Bern
Biography
POST-DOC RESEARCHER + INSTITUTE DIRECTOR
Here, I share my academic path and my work as an educator and researcher in the fields of education and music.
Innovative educator with a strong academic background in education and music. I specialize in teaching and learning and music education theory and practical applications. Dedicated to enhancing pedagogical practices, I aim to cultivate a passion for learning and creativity in both students and educators through research-driven approaches.
Conducted advanced interdisciplinary research in teaching and learning, creativity and performance as a problem-solving activity manifest in both problem-solving solutions and processes and publish in high-impact academic journals. Secured competitive EU and MAB research grants to support projects investigating aspects of music teaching and learning. Mentored graduate students and junior researchers in experimental design, data analysis, and scholarly writing within the field of education and music education.
EDUCATION
Present Director – Dr Matare Heritage Institute, Basel Switzerland
Director - Institute of African Music (IAM) 2012 – 2014), affiliated to PH-Freiburg
Hon. Professor in Education (2011-2015), PH-Freiburg Germany
PhD in Education (1990 -2004), University of Exeter, U.K.
MPhil. in Education conv. (1997-1999), University of Exeter, U.K.
B.A. HONS (PMR) music (1995- 1997), University of Salford-Manchester U.K.
Classical music studies (1989-1995) Double bass, Musik-Akademie Basel
Jazz music studies (1985 – 1990) Double bass, the Swiss Jazz School-Bern
Biography
POST-DOC RESEARCHER + INSTITUTE DIRECTOR
Here, I share my academic path and my work as an educator and researcher in the fields of education and music.
Innovative educator with a strong academic background in education and music. I specialize in teaching and learning and music education theory and practical applications. Dedicated to enhancing pedagogical practices, I aim to cultivate a passion for learning and creativity in both students and educators through research-driven approaches.
Conducted advanced interdisciplinary research in teaching and learning, creativity and performance as a problem-solving activity manifest in both problem-solving solutions and processes and publish in high-impact academic journals. Secured competitive EU and MAB research grants to support projects investigating aspects of music teaching and learning. Mentored graduate students and junior researchers in experimental design, data analysis, and scholarly writing within the field of education and music education.
EDUCATION
Present Director – Dr Matare Heritage Institute, Basel Switzerland
Director - Institute of African Music (IAM) 2012 – 2014), affiliated to PH-Freiburg
Hon. Professor in Education (2011-2015), PH-Freiburg Germany
PhD in Education (1990 -2004), University of Exeter, U.K.
MPhil. in Education conv. (1997-1999), University of Exeter, U.K.
B.A. HONS (PMR) music (1995- 1997), University of Salford-Manchester U.K.
Classical music studies (1989-1995) Double bass, Musik-Akademie Basel
Jazz music studies (1985 – 1990) Double bass, the Swiss Jazz School-Bern