Gerrit Jäger

Gerrit Jäger is an academic active in music education and artistic-aesthetic pedagogy, affiliated with the Justus Liebig University Giessen as a Lecturer and pedagogical employee at the Institute for Musicology and Music Education. Since 2020, he also holds a teaching position at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt, focusing on aesthetic education with a specialization in music. His work emphasizes interdisciplinary teaching practices, including classroom-related music activities and artistic-aesthetic education.

Educational Background:

• Teacher training for primary schools (mathematics, German, music) at Justus Liebig University Giessen (2006-2011)
• Teacher training at Dünsbergschule Hohenahr-Erda (2011-2013)

Research and Teaching Interests: Gerrit Jäger’s academic focus lies in Music Education and Artistic-Aesthetic Education, integrating creative practices into pedagogical frameworks. His work spans classroom music instruction (e.g., school band activities), internship support, and collaborative projects with the Methods Seminar of JLU’s Music Department.

Professional Roles:

• Teacher at Wilhelm-Leuschner-Schule in Heuchelheim since 2015
• Head of the Music Department at Wilhelm-Leuschner-Schule since 2015
• Member of the school management team at Wilhelm-Leuschner-Schule since 2018
• Cooperation with JLU’s Methods Seminar since 2016
• Head of the artistic-aesthetic education initiative 'Ideas Workshop' at Wilhelm-Leuschner-Schule since 2016
• Teaching assignment at JLU in 'Artistic-Aesthetic Education and Physical Education' (2019-2020)
• Teaching position at the University of Music and Performing Arts in Frankfurt (2020-present)
• Pedagogical employee at JLU’s Institute for Musicology and Music Education (2020-present)