Marianne Laumann

Marianne Laumann is a Lecturer for Hospitation at the Faculty of Music Education, JAM MUSIC LAB Private University for Jazz and Popular Music. She holds a diploma (2001) and a master's degree (2016) in music and movement education from the University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, specializing in rhythmics and remedial education. Her expertise spans elementary music education, inclusive teaching practices, and interdisciplinary work combining music with movement.

• Education:
• 2016: Master's in Music and Movement Education/Rhythmics, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna
• 2001: Diploma in Music and Movement Education with a focus on Elementary Music Education and Rhythmics in Special Education, University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna

Her research and teaching emphasize creative music-making for children aged 1.5–10 years, inclusive education through rhythmic practices, and collaboration with elementary schools. She has developed projects like Tunes! (2014), combining music, movement, and improvisation, and led children's music theater initiatives linking Vienna’s music schools with elementary schools. She has also served as a section spokeswoman for music education at Vienna Music Schools (2012–2016).

Laumann’s career includes over 15 years of teaching in Vienna’s municipal music schools, special education settings, and elementary schools, alongside studio work as an assistant in recording studios like X-Audio | The Soundbakery since 2007.