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Music physiology: New further training for musicians starts in Berlin in 2026!
From January 2026, the University of Art Berlin will be offering further training in music physiology for musicians and educators. Registrations until December 11, 2025.
Music physiology: New further training for musicians starts in Berlin in 2026!
Artistic work as a musician requires not only talent and passion, but also in-depth knowledge of the physical and psychological demands of making music. In this context, that terminates Berlin Career College of the Berlin University of the Arts a new part-time training course on the topic of “music physiology in everyday artistic life”. The course, which starts in January 2026, offers an excellent opportunity for musicians, music and singing teachers, as well as psychologists and doctors, to engage with relevant research results and practice-oriented content.
The further training includes a total of six weekends, which take place from January 16th to June 21st, 2026. Registrations are possible until December 11, 2025. Under the guidance of experts such as Prof. Dr. med. Alexander Schmidt and Prof. Dr. med. André Lee insights into the complex connections between music, body and mind.
Course content and objectives
The further training deals with the physical and psychological demands that musicians often experience in everyday artistic life. The curriculum includes both theoretical and practical elements to ensure a comprehensive education. Current scientific findings from music physiology and music psychology are incorporated into the lessons. These are supplemented by a high level of practical experience, which helps to develop preventative strategies to maintain health.
In addition, the course provides special modules that cover the following topics:
- Körperliche Grundlagen des Musizierens
- Körperwahrnehmung und Körpertraining
- Erlebte Anatomie am Instrument
- Übe- und Lerntechniken
- Angewandte Musikpsychologie
- Stressbewältigung
- Mentales Training
- Kommunikation
With this content, the course not only prepares participants for the practical challenges of making music, but also for the specific requirements of music lessons and advice in music education institutions.
Context and relevance
Similar programs are also offered at other universities, such as mdw – University of Music and Performing Arts Vienna, which offers a postgraduate course in music physiology. This course imparts knowledge of music physiology and music psychology and aims to incorporate prevention strategies into training. It is aimed at musicians and teachers and not only addresses the issue of dealing with one's own body perception, but also the limits of diagnostic and therapeutic measures.
Students in these programs have the opportunity to deepen their skills and gain new inspiration for making music. Students like Max, who is studying the violin, and Samira, who plays the harp, speak out in interviews. These students emphasize the importance of a healthy feedback culture and integrating the course content into their everyday lives as freelance musicians. Samira sees herself as an ambassador for the subject and would like to play an active role in shaping new professional fields in the changing classical music and cultural industry.
The mixture of theory and practical work in these training courses gives students the tools to carry out their artistic activities healthily and sustainably. This opens up new perspectives not only for the artists themselves, but also for the entire industry.
For detailed information about the individual programs and registration options, we recommend visiting the websites of the respective institutions, such as UdK Berlin, the mdw and the Freiburg University of Music.