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Improvisation and the brain
Hello Dear Reader, It is that time of year again. Undergraduates are considering whether or not to continue their higher education following the completion of their undergraduate degree. They are deciding whether to pursue their Masters. Here at the University of Sheffield we have been busy putting on many Open Days and Evenings, providing information, tours and advice/support for such students. Recently we held our first evening Open event at the Department of Music, providing a convenient time slot for those with full time jobs or daytime responsibilities. It was lovely to get away from my computer screen for a couple of hours and spend some time chatting with these (hopefully) soon-to-be…
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Music Psychology Academic: Dr Renee Timmers
An interview with Dr Renee Timmers Since 2009, I am a Lecturer, now Senior Lecturer, in Psychology of Music in Sheffield. I teach psychology related modules at UG and PG level including music perception and psychology of performance, and direct the distance learning MAs Music Psychology in Education and Psychology for Musicians. With Prof. Dibben, I established the research centre “Music Mind Machine in Sheffield” to promote collaboration and exchange across faculties and disciplines between people with shared interests in cognition and music. I am committed to establish an active research-led teaching and learning community, where students of different levels can blossom by learning from each other as well…
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