Reinhard Blum

Reinhard Blum is a lecturer in piano performance at the Department of Music Education, Mozarteum University, since 1997. His work focuses on instrumental didactics, piano methodology, and educational science, particularly in practical piano performance within school contexts.

• Chairman of the Curricular Commission for Music Education
• Deputy head of Department of Music Education (2011–2022)
• Member of Mozarteum University Senate
• Collaborator in "voice & piano" project awarded Ars Docendi Prize (2019)

His research explores holistic piano pedagogy and the integration of artistic competencies in teacher education. Recent publications address cyclical learning models and modern piano practice frameworks.

Scientific awards include:

• Ars Docendi Recognition Prize (2019)

He has organized international symposia on piano practice and self-accompanied singing (2017–2018) and collaborated with Christian Kraler on music education reforms.