Post-gra­dua­te trai­ning »Im­pro­vi­sa­tio­nal Pe­dago­gy«

Blick auf eine Gruppe Erwachsener, die sich in der Improvisationspädagogik weiterbilden

Improvisation means; making music in the moment. Improvisation as art of the moment is a presuppositionless musical practice. It can be applied in instrument and singing lessons, in elementary music education and in school projects while also existing as an independent art form. Improvising teaches musical as well as socially relevant competencies such as openness, communication skills, mindfulness, spontaneity, courage to fail and a readiness to take responsibility.

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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Contact

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Weiterbildung Improvisationspädagogik