10 June 2025 |
The research director’s report on MASARA’s research output for 2024 shows consistent contributions from almost all of the entity’s participants. MASARA’s total research output units for last year are 38.046. Although this is not our highest...
04 June 2025 |
Luzanne Eigelaar PhD in Visual and Performing Arts with Music Teaching and learning in first-year BMus music theory courses: the experiences of lecturers in South Africa Promoter: Prof Mignon van Vreden Co-promoter: Dr Catrien Wentink In her thesis, Luzanne explored...
06 March 2025 |
“My life’s work” — This is how Prof Liesl van der Merwe describes her latest research article, published less than two weeks ago in the International Journal of Qualitative Studies on Health and Well-being. This “theory of joyful experiences in...
28 February 2025 |
Prof Liesl van der Merwe and Master’s graduate Ms Carla Lewis published this article in Qualitative Health Research in January 2024. This study is a personal account of a professional pianist who experienced post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), emphasising the...
20 February 2025 |
Prof Liesl van der Merwe and PhD graduate, Dr Petra Jerling, recently published an article titled “Clients’ experiences of Music and Imagery (MI) sessions: An integrative literature review” in Approaches: An Interdisciplinary Journal of Music Therapy. Music has the...
12 February 2025 |
During the COVID-19 pandemic, many people felt lonely, but older adults in care homes were especially isolated due to lockdown restrictions. Community musicians also struggled because they could no longer perform or interact with people through music. In this study,...
