Professor Dr. Kim Burwell

Biography

Kim Burwell is a Senior Lecturer at the University of New South Wales, specializing in music performance and pedagogy. With a PhD from the University of Kent, she has contributed to the field through various studies exploring teaching behaviors and student practices in instrumental lessons. Notably, her research includes investigations into music performance anxiety and studio learning in cross-cultural contexts. She has a background in music performance, having studied under notable musicians and performed across the UK, Canada, and the Middle East. Burwell has also taught at Canterbury Christ Church University, focusing on undergraduate and postgraduate programs in music performance pedagogy. Her dedication to the field is evident in her role as co-organizer of the 15th International Conference on Music Perception and Cognition, where she helped innovate the conference format to include live virtual presentations.

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