Abstract: This study sought to provide insight into how art activities influence the well-being of long-term care residents, and how artists and caregivers collaborate in offering these activities. In two long-term care facilities for people with dementia and one for older people with chronic psychiatric …

In this study we explore the potential benefits of a design thinking approach for improving the health of the music industry. We discuss the usefulness of the lab method in facilitating collaborations between education, research, and the professional field. This study highlights the importance of innovation …

Paneldiscussie in het Forum Groningen met live publiek en livestream.

Toespraakje bij opening hogeschooljaar prins Claus Conservatorium, september 2021

An emerging body of research indicates that active arts engagement can enhance older adults’ health and experienced well‐being, but scientific evidence is still fragmented. There is a research gap in understanding arts engagement grounded in a multidimensional conceptualization of the value of health …

Gastcollege aan de opleiding Docent Muziek - Verkort over idiocultureel muziekonderwijs

Workshop voor het online festival Brandstof van Kunst&Cultuur.

Gastcollege over idiocultureel muziekonderwijs voor studenten van de opleiding Docent Muziek van het Prins Claus Conservatorium, Hanzehogeschool Groningen

Keynote voor online symposium 'Meer met mijn muziek' voor Meer muziek in de klas - Friesland.

Keynote lezing op de 28e EAS conferentie