Julia Hofer

Julia Hofer serves as Lecturer for electric bass and Head of the Institute for Improvisation within the Faculty of Music Education at JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music. She concurrently holds teaching positions at Friedrich Gulda School of Music Vienna (since 2023) and Gustav Mahler Private University Klagenfurt (since 2021), where she instructs electric bass and music business courses.

Her academic credentials include:

• Master's degree in Performing Artist Popular Music from Popakademie Mannheim with Prof. Frank Itt (2022)
• Ongoing Master's degree in Instrumental (Vocal) Pedagogy Bass Popular Music at University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna with Willi Langer
• Bachelor's degree in Instrumental (Vocal) Pedagogy Bass Popular Music from University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna with Willi Langer and Gina Schwarz (2017)
• Classical cello training with Prof. Gottfried Kitzmüller

Her professional focus centers on bass performance pedagogy within popular music contexts, with specialized expertise in improvisation techniques and music business education. As head of the Institute for Improvisation, she develops curricular frameworks for creative musical exploration.

Dr. Hofer maintains active teaching roles across three institutions without documented scientific awards or research grants. Her institutional leadership in the Bass Department emphasizes practical performance training and business acumen for contemporary musicians.

She directs the Institute for Improvisation, establishing structured programs for developing spontaneous composition skills among students through the Bass Department's specialized curriculum.