Resume
Professional experience
Lecturer
2005- present
Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts, Helsinki
Finland
Bachelor thesis supervision
Master thesis supervision
Doctoral supervision
Music teacher education: A principal teacher for the study unit of pedagogical studies in the Folk Music Department, Folk music pedagogy at the Music Education Department
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Intangible cultural heritage and education: practice and theory
International educational expertise
Folk music education for future generations (Erasmus +)
Educational expert (2019-2020)
Global visions through mobilizing networks: co-developing intercultural music teacher education in Finland, Israel and Nepal.
Researcher/teacher educator (2015-2020)
The music teacher education development project in Nepal. Teacher educator (2012-2014)
More -Music, Orality and Roots, Europe (erasmus +)
Educational expert (2007-2009)
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Active participation in international networks: WOMEX (World Music Expo), Nordtrad, Glomus (www.glomus.net), ISME (International Society of Music Education), Cultural Diversity in Music Education (CDIME)
Educational leadership
Sibelius Academy, University of Arts, Helsinki
Finland
Vice Head of the Folk Music Department (2020-)
Head of the Global Music Programme (2010-2014)
Coordinator of the Folk Music Department Youth Academy (2004-2010)
Professional Skillset
Research
Curriculum Development
Intangible cultural heritage (ICH) and education
Traditional music
Music teacher education
Professional development
Intercultural collaborations
Music teacher education
Languages
Finnish (Native language)
Swedish (fluent)
English (proficient)
German (basic)
Postitions of trust
Echoes in the Valley (Nepal), Member of the Advisory Board
https://www.echoesinthevalley.com/home
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The Finnish Folk Music Institute, Board Member (2020-)
https://kansanmusiikki-instituutti.fi/
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Health and Safety Representative, Uniarts, Helsinki (2020-)
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Kantele Association, Board Chair (2010-2012), Board Member (2004-2013)
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Education
2021
Sibelius Academy, University of the Arts, Helsinki
Doctor of Music (DMus, PhD equivalent)
MuTri Doctoral School, Music education
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2017
University of the Arts, Helsinki
2012
Orff Institute, Universität Mozarteum, Austria
Teacher's pedagogical qualification (60 ECTS)
University pedagogy
Advanced Studies in Music and Dance Pedagogy (52 ECTS)
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2004
Sibelius Academy, Helsinki, Finland
Master of Music (M.M.)
Folk Music Department​