Martin Schreck

Martin Schreck serves as an Academic Lecturer at the Institute of Music, University of Education Freiburg since 2021, bringing over 20 years of secondary school teaching experience. His primary affiliations include:

• Current appointment: Institute of Music, University of Education Freiburg
• Collaborative role: Freiburg University of Music (Konturen einer postdigitalen Musikpädagogik project)
• Project leadership: KuMuS Digitalisierungsprojekt and Music Maker Space initiative

His research centers on digital technology integration in music education, with specialized focus on Virtual Reality (VR) and Augmented Reality (AR) applications for lower secondary classrooms. Schreck explores practical implementation of Digital Audio Workstations (DAWs), music apps, and creative practices including podcasting and iPad songwriting. His work develops teacher training frameworks through the KuMuS network while examining subject didactics for digital music environments.

Analysis of his 2023-2025 conference presentations reveals consistent emphasis on practical classroom implementation of emerging technologies. His work bridges theoretical pedagogy with hands-on application, particularly in VR/AR music instruction and creative digital composition. Key trends include adaptive teacher training models, post-digital creative practices, and solutions for technology integration challenges in secondary music education.

Schreck actively secures project funding through institutional initiatives like KuMuS Digitalisierungsprojekt and the Music Maker Space. While not supervising formal graduate research students, he mentors through ensemble direction (Studioband, PH-BigBand) and practical courses, emphasizing experiential learning in digital music creation. His office hours (Thursdays 10:30-11:30) provide direct student consultation.

He directs the university recording studio and coordinates the Music Maker Space initiative launching in WS 2024/25, creating dedicated environments for teacher training in digital music technologies. His ensemble leadership and Guitar Department coordination provide structured opportunities for student engagement in practical music performance and technology application.