معرفی
Zafer AKINCIOĞLU is a full-time Lecturer at the State Conservatory of Kafkas University, specializing in Turkish Folk Music. His academic career spans over a decade, including roles as a Research Assistant at Bayburt University and administrative positions such as Deputy Director of the State Conservatory and Head of the Department of Traditional Turkish Music.
- Education:
- PhD in Music Education (İnönü University, 2013–2024)
- MSc in Music Education (Atatürk University, 2007–2013)
- BA in Fine Arts Education (Atatürk University, 2003–2007)
Research Interests focus on Turkish folk music theory, melodic structures of oral folk compositions, and pedagogical approaches in traditional music education. His work bridges historical analysis of regional folk songs with modern music education frameworks.
Publications highlight his expertise in analyzing Erzurum’s oral folk melodies through the lens of traditional Turkish art music theory. Both contributions (2015) examine melodic patterns, regional cultural heritage, and notation systems.
