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Ersin Yildirimer is a Lecturer at Gaziantep University, holding dual appointments at the Turkish Music State Conservatory and Islahiye Vocational School since 2015. His academic and artistic work centers on Turkish Folk Music interpretation, particularly Kabak Kemane performance, and spans music education, cognitive research, and cultural preservation initiatives.
His educational background includes:
- Doctorate in Music Education, Necmettin Erbakan University (2019-2024)
- Master's in Music Education, Gazi University (2014-2019)
- Licence in Turkish Music, Gaziantep University (2007-2012)
Yildirimer's research focuses on the intersection of traditional Turkish music practices with contemporary educational methodologies. Key areas include Kabak Kemane performance pedagogy, rhythm perception in multi-sensory contexts, and studio musicianship training for conservatory students. His work emphasizes preserving intangible cultural heritage while adapting to modern performance and recording environments, particularly through analyzing regional folk repertoires and musician-studio dynamics.
His publication trends reveal a consistent emphasis on practical applications for music education, with studies examining cognitive aspects of rhythm processing, bibliometric landscapes of traditional instrument scholarship, and curriculum development for studio training. These contributions bridge ethnomusicological research with pedagogical innovation in Turkish conservatories.
Yildirimer has received recognition through:
- University Certificate of Appreciation (2016)
- University Certificate of Appreciation (2016)
- University Plaque (2016)
- Public Plaque (2016)
As an advisor, he has mentored students in over 50 artistic performances and competitions. His grant activities include four national cultural diplomacy projects promoting Turkish folk music in Kosovo, Macedonia, Bosnia-Herzegovina, and the Gaziantep-Kilis region, funded by Gaziosmanpasa University and the Ministry of Development.
Yildirimer is a core member of Gaziantep University's Mavera Music and Dance Community, performing Kabak Kemane in international concerts across Turkey, Bulgaria, Greece, and the Balkans. His artistic collaborations with institutions like TRT, Yunus Emre Institute, and regional municipalities demonstrate active engagement in cultural preservation through performance.
