Amalia Allan

Amalia Allan serves as an Assistant Professor of Music Education at Anderson University in South Carolina, USA. Her responsibilities include teaching graduate-level courses on music teaching and research, guiding master's students through research projects, and instructing undergraduate music methods courses. A certified Orff Schulwerk educator (all three levels), she specializes in elementary music education across diverse institutional settings.

Dr. Allan's research focuses on inclusive music pedagogy, with primary interests in adapting instruction for diverse abilities, integrating multicultural perspectives into music curricula, and preparing future music educators for inclusive classrooms. Her scholarly work has been presented at regional, national, and international conferences, demonstrating active engagement with current discourse in music education.

As an academic advisor, she mentors master's students in research development. Her professional practice includes 17 years of private piano instruction for all ages and abilities, directing award-winning elementary choirs, and teaching in specialized environments including schools for children with sensory processing disorders and autism centers, reflecting her commitment to accessible music education.