n research (2010-2012) conducted by the research group Lifelong Learning in Music into instrumental lessons for elderly learners, a ‘Community of Practice’ (CoP; Wenger & Lave) was set up in which instrumental music teachers exchanged expertise and reflected together on their actions in lessons with …

n research (2010-2012) conducted by the research group Lifelong Learning in Music into instrumental lessons for elderly learners, a ‘Community of Practice’ (CoP; Wenger & Lave) was set up in which instrumental music teachers exchanged expertise and reflected together on their actions in lessons with …

This article explores the intersection between institutional hierarchies and learning at a UK conservatoire. Conceptualizing learning as a social practice situated in a hierarchical social space, the article draws on the theorization of Bourdieu to understand how students are positioned in the conservatoire …

Paper presented at international symposium ‘Dementia and Music. Research and Practice’. University of Vechta, Vechta, Germany, 21/9/2013. Paper argues that working with dementia for musicians and music students is important because it demands them to focus on the 'other' rather then on themselves and …

Music moves us, literally. We tend to move the body in synchrony with the beat. Individuals without any professional music training are capable of singing or humming along with an unfamiliar melody or indicating the melodic contour by means of hand gestures. Musicians who play by ear are able to do the …

Presentation on the doctoral research project 'Musicking in Groningen' for the course 'Research Skills for University Lecturers' of Hanzehogeschool Groningen, 1/7/2013.

Presentation on the doctoral research project 'Musicking in Groningen' for the course 'Research Skills for University Lecturers' of Hanzehogeschool Groningen, 30/06/2015.

Deze workshop geeft inzicht in het doen van biografisch onderzoek. Biografisch leren wordt allereerst beschouwd in samenhang met hoe dit van belang is voor educatie. Aan de hand van een onderzoek naar het biografisch leren van musici (Smilde 2009 en 2009a) wordt het biografisch onderzoek uitgelegd en …

Music makes a difference?! The values of music.Music and culture play a significant role in the political and societal development of a peaceful and integrative Europe. Music and its diverse expressions are extremely relevant for social cohesion, wellbeing and economic growth. What kind of an impact …