Adriano Del Sal

Univ.-Prof. Adriano Del Sal is a Professor of Guitar at the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna (mdw), affiliated with the Institute for Music Education (IAR). His work focuses on expanding instrumental education through inclusive practices, with specializations in guitar pedagogy and interdisciplinary music outreach. He leads projects like the Music to Touch initiative and collaborates with institutions such as SUPERAR and the Exilarte Center.

• Teaching: Guitar, Music Education for Voice and Instruments (IGP program)
• Research: Sparkling Science-funded projects on inclusive music practices and gender representation in classical repertoire
• Awards: 2023 Staatspreis Ars Docendi for teaching excellence

His professional activities include organizing workshops (e.g., with Henk Guittart, Torfinn Hoffart), masterclasses, and international cooperations. He actively contributes to gender diversity initiatives and music therapy programs.