Katja Mair

Katja Mair is a Lecturer at the Lucerne School of Music's Institute of Jazz and Folk Music, specializing in Jazz Vocal and Jazz Ensemble instruction. She has held teaching roles since 2001, including workshops on stage presence and theoretical training. Her career spans diverse musical genres from Hard Dub to mainstream jazz, with notable projects like slowly we bleed, Kaama, and Second Land.

• Education: Classical rhythmics and dance at Zurich Conservatory; jazz vocals under Lauren Newton and others
• Leadership: Directed the Frauenchor Hombrechtikon (2012–2016), led Jazzlabor in Rapperswil (2014–2016), and co-founded Open Door 67 (2020)

Her research interests include vocal techniques, jazz improvisation, and cross-genre musical fusion. Awards include the Montreux Jazz Chrysler Award 2001 and CARA awards for her work with Urban Voices. She maintains active involvement in big band projects, studio recordings, and interdisciplinary arts.

Professional highlights include founding Open Door 67 and leading educational initiatives like the Pre College program (2002–2010). Her discography spans over 10 albums across experimental and mainstream jazz formats.