IGP DAY 2025

IGP Day – Insights into Music Pedagogy

Music is an essential part of our society. Instrumental and vocal educators play a crucial role in bringing music from diverse genres and cultures closer to people of all ages. The IGP Day offers a comprehensive introduction to instrumental and vocal pedagogy. Through lectures, practical workshops, and interactive sessions, participants gain valuable insights into didactic concepts, lesson planning, and musical education.

This event is aimed at students, teachers, and anyone interested in learning more about the practice and development of music education programs.

About: Mel Verez

Mel Verez is a university-trained singer and music manager, active as a vocalist, live performer, studio musician, and educator. With many years of teaching experience, she has been training aspiring vocal pedagogues at VMI. Her concert activities have taken her across numerous European countries and beyond, performing with outstanding musicians and bands. Once again, she will be leading IGP Day 2025 this year.

PROGRAM

Lecture by Dr. Fred Eisler & Lukas Schönsgibl

The "Hearing Situation" at Music Schools

This 1.5-hour lecture will cover essential aspects of applications and invitations to a hearing at a public music school. Following the theoretical part, practical "hearing" situations will be presented in the form of role-playing exercises, which will then be discussed interactively with students.

Lecture by Mel Verez

Fundamentals of Vocal Pedagogy

This lecture provides insights into the essential topics of vocal pedagogy, covering didactics in vocal instruction, teaching methods, lesson planning and concepts, learning goal taxonomy, and the learning fields according to Anselm Ernst.

Lecture by Alexander Lackner

Introduction to IGP

This lecture offers an overview of musical education and the development of music pedagogy programs, particularly focusing on the independent and dynamic IGP program at VMI. After a general introduction to music education, the history, objectives, and structure of the program will be presented. This will be followed by an opportunity for discussion over coffee.

Lecture by Willi Landl & Veronika Sterrer

Vocal Physiology and Practical Exercises

This practical session will focus on specific vocal techniques, including vocal cord closure, posture, vocal range, and vocal placement. The emphasis will be on recognizing these aspects in students and addressing them effectively through appropriate exercises.

Lecture by Oliver Steger

Didactics in Bass Instruction

The teaching of electric and double bass focuses on enabling students to start playing and improvising as early as possible. Practical lessons with a beginner and an advanced student will illustrate this approach. Depending on participation, audience members may also be involved.

"A special thank you to the Music Business students for taking on the organizational preparation of IGP Day. Your dedication and effort are truly appreciated!"