From July 1st – 6th 2024, the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel hosted the project VIETMUS’s “Training of Trainers” activity, titled “New Perspectives in Music Performance and Pedagogy.” This event brought together representatives—teachers, managers, administrators, and students—from VIETMUS’s four European partners, the Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel (Belgium), Conservatorio di Musica di Stato Alessandro Scarlatti Palermo (Italy), Yasar Universitesi (Turkey), and the Association Européenne des Conservatoires (AEC), and also from the project’s six Vietnamese partners: Ha Long University, National University of Art Education, An Giang University, Thu Dau Mot University, University of Da Nang, and Dong Thap University.
The Koninklijk Conservatorium Brussel hosted 28 colleagues for an intensive week of exploring digital competencies in music, focusing on both pedagogy and performance. This training program focused on the innovative use of open-source, accessible, and predominantly free software and tools that music professors, performers, and students can integrate into their daily practices and artistic activities.
A comprehensive array of topics was covered, from the principles of audio signal flow and recording techniques to audio editing using Digital Audio Workstations, passing through the current challenges and opportunities posed by AI, the possibilities opened by individually crafted digital instruments, and ending with audience interactive performances. All lectures prioritised interactivity, experimentation, and sharing; ample space for round tables and debate contributed to an enriching exchange of ideas, stemming different artistic and cultural experiences.
As the VIETMUS project continues to forge ahead, this enriching week of collaboration and learning lays a strong foundation for future innovations in music education and performance, preparing educators and students alike to embrace new technologies and methodologies with confidence and creativity.
