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Lucerne School of Music Lucerne School of Music
Studying Music at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts Studying Music at the Lucerne University of Applied Sciences and Arts
Master in Music Master in Music
School Music II School Music II

Master of Arts in Music Pedagogy/School Music II The classroom as a stage for creative music teaching

Graduates of this specialisation are qualified to teach music at a baccalaureate school. The programme concludes with a master’s diploma in School Music II and provides both artistic-subject specialist skills and teaching expertise. Throughout this integrated programme, students have ample opportunity to apply their new skills in practice, which is the perfect way to prepare for a career in teaching.

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Registration deadline for the entrance examinations: 28 February 2026

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What we offer

Some of the special features that set our courses apart:

Practice-focused education thanks to close ties with baccalaureate schools across Central Switzerland
Varied selection of Minors with teaching orientation to expand the students’ portfolio
Strong HSLU-led research activities around all aspects of music education

What to expect

Key aspects of the programme include:

Advanced study of didactics, pedagogy and psychology
Weekly one-to-one tuition in the artistic main subject and instruction in piano, singing, percussion and improvisation
«Cross-profile»-oriented ways of thinking in theory and practice
Preparation for a career in teaching with supervised work experience at partner schools

What to expect?

Graduate Roman Müller talks about the musical breadth of the programme as well as the practical experience he was able to gain during his studies.

Between teacher and music educator

Lecturer Pirmin Lang on the content and structure of the Master's programme in School Music II.

Music blog: A versatile balancing act (only in German)

Alumnus Michael Rickli works as a freelance drummer, as a music teacher and as a househusband. Following the Bachelor of Arts in Music, Jazz profile, he completed the Master's programme in School Music II.