Artistic research, or practice research, is a long-established scholarly discipline, although it is becoming increasingly widespread in Germany. Artistic research trains musicians to understand and reflect upon their own artistry, but it also offers methods useful to other researchers. This course introduces you to a wide range of research methods to gain different kinds of knowledge. It is a good preparation for future doctoral study.

We will cover the following:

1. What is a musician’s knowledge?
2. How can we observe and analyse the knowledge in our performances?
3. How can we use research to inspire new forms of creativity?
4. How can we integrate artistic research with traditional modes of research, so as to reach the widest audience?
5. How can we present artistic research effectively?