Bastian Hodapp

Bastian Hodapp is a Lecturer at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts (Lucerne School of Music), affiliated with the Institute of Music Pedagogy and the Music Education Research Center (MER). He holds a PhD in Educational Sciences/Pedagogy (summa cum laude) and an M.Sc. in Psychology (with distinction), alongside advanced training in vocal pedagogy. His roles include teaching music education, conducting research on singing pedagogy and music psychology, and leading senior choir initiatives. Hodapp’s work bridges practice and theory, focusing on topics such as vocal health, psychological well-being of performers, and intergenerational music education.

Education:

• PhD in Educational Sciences/Pedagogy (summa cum laude)
• M.Sc. Psychology (with distinction)
• M.A. Music Education
• Certified Rabine Method vocal pedagogy (CRT)

Research Interests:

• Instrumental and vocal pedagogy
• Music psychology and emotion
• Adult and senior music education
• Practice methods and recovery strategies
• Research methodologies in music education

His work explores how listening skills influence vocal training, psychological stress in professional singers, and the role of music in aging populations. He has led projects like 'Sound Bubbles' (inclusive instrumental education) and 'Music Learning Switzerland', a nationwide study on extracurricular music education.

Recent publications analyze singing’s impact on burnout prevention, cultural participation through music, and meta-analyses of spirituality’s mental health effects. Hodapp actively participates in international conferences and serves on editorial boards for music pedagogy journals.

Achievements & Roles:

• Senior Research Associate at MER
• Conductor of multiple choirs (e.g., Evangelischer Singkreis Iggelheim)
• Member of Swiss and German music education associations (SMPV, AMPF, DGM)
• External reviewer for educational quality initiatives (e.g., Hesse further education)

Labs/Teams: Leads the CC Music Education Research group and collaborates with the Lucerne School of Music’s Institute for New Music, Composition, and Theory. His work integrates interdisciplinary approaches to music’s societal and psychological roles.