Content and structure

Course content

The CAS programmes in music physiology provide practical foundations for the day-to-day professional lives of musicians and music teachers. The focus is on functional anatomy, physiology, ergonomics and sports medicine for musicians. This is complemented by approaches to prevention, therapy and rehabilitation, as well as psychophysiological self-awareness.

Other key areas include posture, movement, breathing, coordination, flow concepts, and learning and stage behaviour. Participants also learn how to teach and guide others in these areas using a physiologically sound approach.

The programmes combine the following teaching methods:

  • One-to-one/pair tuition (main subject)

    Individual and group-based tuition in Applied Music Physiology with and without instrument/voice. The work draws on selected aspects of dispokinesis, functional movement theory, yoga, fascia training, mental training and other forms of body self-awareness.

  • Seminars and group exercises

    • Seminar on preventing health problems and problems with playing
    • Psychophysiological training in playing and singing

  • Work experience placements

    Work experience placements in music physiology advisory sessions, courses and at conferences

  • Small group work

    • Small group work on functional anatomy
    • Small group work on brain physiology and on learning strategies for practising and teaching
    • Video analysis in small groups

  • Teaching internship with supervision (from CAS intermediate)

    Practice projects for Applied Music Physiology. Analytical and solution-oriented work on case studies under guidance. Participants may involve their own pupils.

  • Additional elective courses for self-awareness (subject to a fee)

    In case of interest, you may take an additional group course in self-awareness. Participation in this course is not included in the tuition fees and is subject to a charge. The additional costs are calculated based on the scope and structure of the course in question.

From CAS to MAS

Through three progressive CAS programmes (basic, intermediate, advanced), musicians and music teachers acquire skills in music physiology and preventive medicine for their day-to-day professional practice. They learn to develop appropriate strategies and apply them in a targeted manner. From the CAS in Music Physiology (intermediate) onwards, the focus is also on teaching these skills.

Upon successful completion of all three CAS programmes, two further qualification options are available: the ‘Diploma of Advanced Studies in Music Physiology’ and the ‘Master of Advanced Studies in Music Physiology’.

  • [Translate to English:] CAS/DAS/MAS Musikphysiologie 3[Translate to English:] CAS/DAS/MAS Musikphysiologie 3
  • [Translate to English:] CAS/DAS/MAS Musikphysiologie 4[Translate to English:] CAS/DAS/MAS Musikphysiologie 4