Susanne Dreßler

Prof. Dr. Susanne Dreßler is a Professor of Music Education at the University of Kassel’s Department of Music. Her career includes roles as a substitute professor at the University of Siegen and a junior/full professor at the European University of Flensburg. She holds a doctorate from the University of Bremen (2010) on school development with choir and wind classes. Her research focuses on qualitative-empirical studies of music education projects, hermeneutic exploration of aesthetic education, and problem-based music instruction. She also explores teaching-learning processes in university workshops and integrates music therapy and inclusion aspects into her work.

Education:

• Studied music and German at Leipzig University of Music and Drama (1999–2005)
• Doctorate in 2010 from University of Bremen
• Music therapy training and further qualifications in elementary music pedagogy

Research Interests:

• Qualitative research on school and classroom music programs
• Music pedagogy theory, particularly appropriation concepts
• Problem-solving approaches in music instruction
• University learning workshops and teacher training
• Inclusion and equity in music education

Publications Trends: Her work balances empirical studies with theoretical discourse, emphasizing practical applications in education. Key themes include music learning environments, interdisciplinary dialogue between aesthetic subjects, and pedagogical ethics.

Affiliations:

• Member of Working Group Music Pedagogical Research (AMPF)
• Executive roles in the Federal Professional Group for Music Education (BFG) and Federal Association for Music Education (BMU)
• Orutindo e.V. – Promoting intercultural education