Maria Medby Tollefsen

Maria Medby Tollefsen is a Senior Lecturer in Aural Education at the Conservatory of Music, UiT The Arctic University of Norway. She also serves as Course Leader in Audiology and Audiology Didactics, and is affiliated with the Master's program in Aural Education at Conservatorio Arrigo Boito, Parma. Her teaching includes Listening and Hearing for Bachelor's students in Music Performance, and Personal Skills and Aural Methodology for Master's students.

Her research focuses on:

• National development projects for entrance exams in higher music education
• Digital learning resources and methodology for aural skills
• Collaborative projects like Notenett (UiT/UiB) and MusEd
• European network of Aural Education Pedagogues

Recent article trends show expertise in tonal/non-tonal music theory, rhythm education, and digital curriculum development. She has created educational websites mariamedbytollefsen.com and Musicificum.no, focusing on aural methodology and music literacy.