Patric Birrer

Patric Birrer is an accredited lecturer in Classical Guitar and Classical Guitar Didactics at the Kalaidos University of Applied Sciences, specifically within the Kalaidos Music Academy. He also teaches at cantonal schools in Uster and Zurich Unterland, contributing significantly to music education in Switzerland.

Education:

• MAS in Jazz Performance, Zurich University of the Arts (ZHdK), 2017–2021
• Concert Diploma in Classical Music (Guitar), Sion, 2007
• Teaching Diploma in Classical Guitar, Zurich, 2003

His research and artistic interests center on classical and jazz guitar performance, music didactics, composition, and arranging. He actively integrates pedagogy with performance, emphasizing both solo and ensemble work. His teaching philosophy is deeply rooted in practical musicianship and educational innovation.

Although no formal academic articles are listed, his artistic output reflects a strong scholarly-practical engagement in guitar performance across classical and jazz genres, with a consistent focus on cultural dissemination and educational excellence.

Scientific Awards:

• Study prize from the Werner and Berti Alter Foundation

Patric Birrer is actively involved in mentoring through his teaching roles and ensemble leadership. He has founded educational and performance initiatives such as MYGUITAR studio and the ensemble group 'must'. While no external grants are mentioned, his career demonstrates sustained institutional and community-based support for music education and performance.

He is associated with several musical formations, including the Elomen Quartet, Duo Badstuber-Birrer, and collaborations with Matthias Siegrist and Felix Utzinger. He founded MYGUITAR in 2020, a studio dedicated to guitar concerts, rentals, and sales, further amplifying his cultural outreach.