Post-graduate training »Improvisational Pedagogy«

In cooperation with the Hanover University of Music, Drama and Media (HMTMH), the MHL provides a training with practical orientation with 15 ECTS for the Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) »Improvisational Pedagogy«. The participants enhance and deepen their artistic and pedagogical competences and learn to guide improvisation processes and integrate them into their own teaching.
Zulassungsvoraussetzungen
- university degree or verification of occupational suitability or practical experience
- aptitude will be determined during a get-acquainted event
Target Group
- music educators from various job and practice areas
- students who want to put a focus on improvisational pedagogy during their programme
Degree
- Certificate of Advanced Studies (CAS) »Improvisation Pedagogy in Music«
Fees
- The initial run is funded by Erasmus+. Thus the fees incurred amount to 150 Euros administrative fee per semester. Further costs may be incurred for travel and stay.
Online Informative Events
- 16 / Jun / 25 / 10 o'clock (60 to 90 minutes)
- 18 / Jun / 25 / 20 o'clock (60 to 90 minutes)
Click here to apply for the event (Mail to Mr. Seeck with a request to name your preferred date)
Range and contents
October 2025 to September 2026 (15 ECTS / 3 Modules with 5 ECTS)
- Module 1: Improvisational pedagogy (theories, concepts and methods)
- Module 2: teaching practice - musical improvisation
- Module 3: Improvisational practice
Dates
- 11 / Jul / 25 / Location: HMTMH
Get-acquainted event for Hanover - 14 / Jul / 25 / Location: MHL
Get-acquainted event for Lübeck - 22 / Oct / 25 / Location: online
Seminar Improvisational Pedagogy - perspectives, concepts, methods - 5 / Nov / 25 / Location: online
Seminar Improvisational Pedagogy - perspectives, concepts, methods - 15 / Nov / 25
Workshop Improvisation with Visual-Music and Son-Icons / from 20 Uhr Open Stage - 16 / Nov / 25 / Location: HMTMH (Hanover)
Workshop Improvisation with Visual-Music and Son-Icons - 16 / Nov / 25 / Location: HMTMH (Hanover)
Seminar Improvisational Pedagogy - perspectives, concepts, methods - 19 / Nov / 25 / Location: online
Seminar Improvisational Pedagogy - perspectives, concepts, methods - 29 / Nov / 25 / Location: HMTMH (Hanover)
Workshop Supervision and Conflict Management - 10 / Dec / 25 / Location: online
Seminar Improvisational Pedagogy - perspectives, concepts, methods - 14 / Jan / 26 / Location: online
Seminar Improvisational Pedagogy - perspectives, concepts, methods - 17 / Jan / 26 / Location: MHL
Workshop Theater-Improvisation - 18 / Jan / 26 / Location: MHL
Seminar Improvisational Pedagogy - perspectives, concepts, methods - 28 / Jan / 26 / Location: online
Seminar Improvisational Pedagogy - perspectives, concepts, methods - 28 / Feb / 26 / Location: MHL
Seminar Improvisational Pedagogy - perspectives, concepts, methods - vorauss. 01 / Mar / 26 / Location: MHL
Workshop Improvisation with large groups - 26.-28. / Mar / 26 / Location: Graz (optional event)
ECI-Congress - 25. / April / 26 / Location: MHL
Workshop Improvisation and Movement - 30 / May / 26 / Location: HMTMH (Hanover)
Seminar Music Therapeutical Improvisation Between the Poles of Therapy and Pedagogy - Date yet to be announced / Location: likely HMTMH (Hanover)
Final Weekend
Teaching practice will take place individually.
Application and Consultation
Admission is now closed. The next run is expected to begin in October 2026.
Consultation
For questions regarding contents, contact Prof. Dr. Corinna Eikmeier (MHL) or Prof. Dr. Andrea Welte (Hanover).
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