Music physiology – intermediateMusic physiology – intermediate

Course content.
The Minor Music Physiology Intermediate transmits science-based, musicophysiological principles that help guiding one’s students toward a preventative and sustainable approach to their instrument or voice, enabling them to develop their potential through increased motivation and performance. With supervisory support, students learn to apply these principles both as self-instruction and in a classroom setting. A prerequisite for attending the Minor Music Physiology Intermediate is that students already teach their own students to practically apply the content learned in the Minor.
Another focus is the constructive handling of psychophysical phenomena on stage as a performer and teacher. The minor is offered by the university’s Continuing Education program and can be attended in German and/or English. It is aimed at Bachelor and Master students.

Skills acquired in the course.
Graduates are able to grasp preventive approaches in music education. They are able to apply basic preventive elements and solution strategies of music physiology in teaching situations.

Admissions requirements.
You are enrolled in a degree programme at the Department of Music and have already completed the minor ‘Music Physiology – basic’. You have broad musical skills and an interest in self-reflection.

Language skills required.
You need the following languages to take this minor:
–  German: to be able to follow a discussion
–  German or English: to actively participate in a verbal exchange
–  German: to understand a text
–  German or English: to write a text

Benefits of studying at ZHdK.
Music physiology makes a significant contribution to the self-confidence and performance of musicians and music educators in a demanding professional environment. At ZHdK, you benefit from one of the world’s largest music physiology teaching, counselling and research programmes. Part of this is the Zürcher Zentrum Musikerhand (ZZM), ZHdK’s hand laboratory. This expertise is incorporated into the in-depth minor “Music Physiology – intermediate”. 

Time structure.
This minor takes place every Friday from 9:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. during the semester.

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At ZHdK, students choose a Major. In addition to this core subject, they can choose one or two Minors to deepen or expand their major skills and knowledge across various disciplines. This wide choice of courses is unique in Europe and enables students to develop and sharpen their individual profile.