Barbara Roth

Dr. Barbara Roth is a lecturer in the Department of Music Pedagogy at the University of Wuppertal, specializing in music psychology. She combines interdisciplinary approaches from psychology, sociology, and media sciences to explore how music perception, cultural socialization, and technology intersect in education.

• Studied music and German language/literature in Cologne and Siegen
• Doctorate in 2011
• Senior teacher at a Remscheid grammar school since 2013
• University teaching since 2020

Her research emphasizes lifespan musical ability development, the role of digital media in democratizing music creation, and the emotional impact of film music. She advocates for holistic music education that transcends traditional assessment methods and bridges diverse musical cultures.

Roth’s work at the University of Wuppertal focuses on training educators to recognize multifaceted musicality, especially in youth, and to leverage modern tools for creative engagement with sound. Her teaching methodology integrates cultural studies, practical music-making, and psychological theories of motivation and practice.