Kathrin Künzi

Kathrin Künzi is an Associate Lecturer at the Institute of Music Pedagogy, part of the Lucerne School of Music (HSLU). A multidisciplinary artist-educator, she combines academic roles with performance and supervision. Her career spans studies in Rhythmik (1995), Jazz singing (Musikhochschule Luzern), and systemic supervision coaching (BSO, Zurich). She teaches singing (Pop/Rock/Jazz), music pedagogy, and movement-based music education, while supervising educators in challenging professional contexts.

Education & Roles:

• Rhythmik training at Luzern Konservatorium (1995)
• Musikpädagogik studies with Jazz singing specialization
• Systemic supervisor/mentor certification (BSO)
• Teaching roles: Musikschule Luzern (singing), HSLU Bachelor program (Rhythmik/Musikdidaktik)

Research Interests: Integrating music education with movement, supporting music educators through supervision, child vocal development in minimal music contexts, and resilience-building methodologies. Her work emphasizes practical, reflective teaching strategies aligned with contemporary pedagogical challenges.

Performance Projects: Leads Cardhu Tree (Indie Folk), Stomil (experimental folk), and collaborative acts like Too Machas and a Teddy. Recent performances include Kultursonne Ebikon (2025), Alpine Museum Bern (2024), and virtual graduation ceremonies. Multiple cross-disciplinary performances blend music with dance/theater (e.g., Altera die Andere, das ewige Kind).

Professional Development: Offers supervision/coaching for music educators, master thesis mentoring, and pedagogical workshops focusing on intervision practices and adaptive teaching methodologies.