As a result of the COVID-19 measures, many people experienced social isolation and a lack of meaningful contact, especially vulnerable elderly people. For a specific group of musicians specialized in person-centred artistically-led participatory practices in healthcare settings, this sparked the exploration …

In this reflective handbook, Rineke Smilde clarifies fundamental concepts of Lifelong Learning in Music through examples of research projects which were explorative and innovative. She identifies several key themes such as reflective practice, artistry, excellence, reciprocity and artistic response. …

Participation in a round table reflecting on contributions and being part of the discussion in the expert group at the end of the two day conference.

Presentation of the research group LLM for Master students of the Prince Claus Conservatoire

Prof. Dr. Rineke Smilde and René van Munster have been invited to present the music practices developed by the research group Lifelong Learning in Music in the field of music and health care to students and invited guests of the Royal Academy of Music Arhus (Denmark). Among the invited guests are policy …

Voormalig Hoofd Chirurgie van het UMCG Erik Heineman en docent-onderzoeker Lifelong Learning in Music Krista Pyykönen vertellen over het onderzoek dat in het UMCG gedaan wordt naar de betekenis van live-muziek voor oudere chirurgische patiënten. In de afgelopen jaren hebben diverse muziekprojecten plaatsgevonden …

In order to meet the challenges of rapidly changing cultural life in the twenty-first century, professional musicians need to be lifelong learners, drawing on a wide range of knowledge and skills. To be succesful in a variety of roles, they require a reflective and responsive attitude to change. This …