WORK AND STUDY WITH US

We maintain a culture of excellence in instrumental music education and performance research and training, grounded in a supportive and inspiring research community fostered in international collaboration.

Instrumental and Vocal Music Teaching Research Unit ( IVMTRU)

The Instrumental and Vocal Music Teaching Research Unit (IVMTRU) supports the development of evidence based disciplines of music education worldwide through research and research training. The Master of Music performance teaching degree program was established by Ormond Professor Gary McPherson in 2010 to provide what is now the only bespoke instrumental teacher training program in Australia, collaborating with local, national, and international stakeholders and performance teaching and music education institutions and academics around the world.

Master of Music Performance Teaching (MMPT)

As well as research programs, we also offer pathways for students to become instrumental music teachers through our Master of Music Performance teaching  program.

Find out more about other music performance teaching programs at the Conservatorium, and meet our teaching staff.

Learn more about the Master of Music (Performance Teaching)

PhD research in Music Psychology and Music Education

Interested in research in music education or music psychology? Find out more about our PhD program and how you can contribute to the growing body of creative arts and music teaching and learning research.

Learn more about the PhD program

What we offer

Professional development

We offer a suite of professional training opportunities for individuals and institutions such as secondary schools and Higher education programs across instrumental and vocal music pedagogy, performance optimisation, promotion of music learning benefits, ensemble direction and organisation. 

Webinars

We organise webinars that enable network members to attend informative presentations and workshops on specific topics related to music wellbeing and resilience research and trials. These sessions will cover areas such as trial resourcing, interdisciplinary team building, and the development of fidelity tools.

Global Partnership

Through our network, individuals and institutions interested in partnering for international or multi-site trials can connect with one another, facilitating collaborative opportunities on a global scale.

Research Call Alerts

We will keep our members informed about relevant research funding opportunities by providing timely alerts and notifications regarding research calls and grant applications. This ensures that our members stay updated and have a better chance of accessing funding.

Research Dissemination

METAL-LAB will actively disseminate research outcomes and publications, with a particular emphasis on sharing findings that may not have been published in our discipline’s primary journals. By highlighting a diverse range of research, we aim to broaden the knowledge base and encourage the exchange of innovative ideas.

Contact

Dr Leon de Bruin
E: Leon.deBruin@unimelb.edu.au