Julian Dillier

Julian Dillier is a Lecturer at the Institute of Music Pedagogy, part of the Lucerne School of Music within Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts. His primary roles include teaching jazz drumming, percussion, and music pedagogy, alongside coordinating the instrumental/vocal pedagogy program with a jazz focus. He has been active in academia since 2007 and previously led the Institute of Music Pedagogy from 2019 to 2022.

• Education: Studied drums at the Lucerne Conservatory (Musikhochschule Luzern) and the Drummer's Collective in New York City.

Dillier's research and professional activities span music pedagogy, curriculum development, and integrating algorithmic thinking into lower secondary education. He is also engaged in fostering STEM education through interdisciplinary initiatives and has contributed to music education networks.

Professional Highlights:

• Coordinated music pedagogy internships and developed research-based educational frameworks.
• Co-founder and 11-year program director of the JazzMusic in Sarnen association.
• Active performer with bands like "Dub Spencer & Trance Hill" and "Quartett Claudia Muff".