🎶 Prof. Dr. Gunter Kreutz, born on August 3, 1964, is a distinguished figure in the Department of Music at Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg, Germany. Musikpsychologie 🇩🇪 With a rich academic journey, he studied Musicology in Marburg, Berlin, and San Francisco, earning his doctorate in 1996 with a focus on ‘Musikalische Phrasierung aus historischer und kognitionspsychologischer Sicht.’ 📚 His exceptional contributions led to a Habilitation at Goethe-University, Frankfurt, in 2004. 🏆 Since 2008, he has held the position of full professor in Systematic Musicology at Oldenburg. Gunter’s accolades include the 2019 Best Paper Award and editorial roles in esteemed journals. 🏅💼
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Education:
🎓 Prof. Dr. Gunter Kreutz, a luminary in Systematic Musicology, embarked on his academic journey, studying Musicology in Marburg, Berlin, and San Francisco from 1985 to 1991. 🌍 His scholarly pursuits culminated in a Doctorate from the University of Bremen in 1996, exploring ‘Musikalische Phrasierung aus historischer und kognitionspsychologischer Sicht.’ 🎵 Gunter’s profound expertise is further exemplified by his 2004 Habilitation at Goethe-University, Frankfurt, based on an accumulation of 12 impactful articles. 🏆 Since 2008, he has held the esteemed position of full professor at Carl von Ossietzky University, Oldenburg. 🇩🇪 His international influence includes roles as a Research Fellow in Manchester and Associate Researcher in Frankfurt. 🌟
Experience:
🎶 Prof. Gunter Kreutz is a passionate researcher delving into the profound impact of musical activities on everyday well-being and quality of life. His extensive portfolio boasts over one hundred scientific publications and two popular science books, showcasing his dedication to advancing knowledge in the field. 📚 Gunter has taken the lead as Principal Investigator in notable research projects, exploring the cognitive effects of music education in primary school children, supported by the Federal Ministry for Education and Research (BMBF). He has also delved into music interventions for individuals living with dementia, a project funded by the EU Joint Programme against Neurodegenerative Diseases (JPND, 01ED2011). 🌐🧠
Awards:
🏆 In 2019, Prof. Dr. Gunter Kreutz achieved the prestigious Best Paper Award from the principal investigators of the pairfam-association, underscoring his excellence in research. 🎓 Gunter holds pivotal roles as a Member of Editorial Boards for leading journals like Music Perception, Psychology of Music, and Journal of Music Therapy. As an esteemed Reviewer, he contributes insights to renowned publications such as Psychoneuroendocrinology and Frontiers in Psychology (where he also serves as an Action Editor). 📚 His academic leadership extends to directing the PhD program for cultural studies at the School of Linguistic and Cultural Studies, Carl von Ossietzky University Oldenburg. 🌐💡
Research Interest:
🎵 Prof. Gunter Kreutz’s research harmonizes around Music Psychology and Wellbeing, exploring the profound impact of musical activities on individuals’ mental and emotional states. 🌟 With a symphony of scientific publications, he delves into how singing, dancing, or listening to music in everyday life influences overall well-being and quality of life. 📘 His work extends to cognitive effects of music education in primary school children and innovative music interventions for individuals living with dementia. 🎶 Gunter’s contributions have earned him accolades, including the 2019 Best Paper Award, affirming his dedication to unraveling the therapeutic potential of music in enhancing psychological and emotional wellness. 🏆💖
Publication Top Note:
- Music, health, and wellbeing
- Effects of choir singing or listening on secretory immunoglobulin A, cortisol, and emotional state
- Choral singing and psychological wellbeing: Quantitative and qualitative findings from English choirs in a cross-national survey
- Using music to induce emotions: Influences of musical preference and absorption
- Authors: G Kreutz, U Ott, D Teichmann, P Osawa, D Vaitl
- Year: 2008
- Link: Psychology of Music
- Citations: 382 🎵
- Shall we dance? An exploration of the perceived benefits of dancing on well-being
- Authors: C Quiroga Murcia, G Kreutz, S Clift, S Bongard
- Year: 2010
- Link: Arts & Health
- Citations: 273 💃
- Music & Medicine| 2014| Volume 6| Issue 2| Pages 51–60 Kreutz| Singing and Social Bonding
- Does music training enhance working memory performance? Findings from a quasi-experimental longitudinal study
- Authors: I Roden, D Grube, S Bongard, G Kreutz
- Year: 2014
- Link: Psychology of Music
- Citations: 201 🎼
- Effects of a school-based instrumental music program on verbal and visual memory in primary school children: a longitudinal study
- Cognitive styles of music listening
- Authors: G Kreutz, E Schubert, LA Mitchell
- Year: 2008
- Link: Music Perception
- Citations: 163 🎧
- Personality and performance anxiety among professional orchestra musicians