I am an Associate Professor of Aural Skills at the Arctic University of Norway, Academy of Music, situated in the northernmost part of Norway. At the university, I teach aural skills and aural skills pedagogy in the Master’s program in Aural Skills Pedagogy, as well as aural skills in the Bachelor’s program in Music Performance. Additionally, I am affiliated with the Conservatorio Arrigo Boito in Parma, where I contribute to their postgraduate program in aural pedagogy. Beyond academia, I have extensive experience leading courses and workshops on aural skills and methodology, both in Norway and throughout Europe.
Photos 1 and 2: Christel Slettli Hansen. Photo 3: Julia Leikvoll
The videos below showcase examples of aural skills methodology workshops I have conducted, recorded at conventions in Parma (Italy) and Tartu (Estonia). If you are interested in booking a workshop, feel free to contact me at maria.m.tollefsen@uit.no.
Educational material
I have developed the website Musicificium and a comprehensive digital course in aural skills and music theory.
Musicificium is designed for aural training and music theory educators, offering a structured collection of music examples and teaching materials. The website is completely free to use, with no login required. Explore it here: Musicificium.no
The digital course in aural skills and music theory is tailored for anyone looking to build foundational skills in these areas. This interactive course features concise instructional videos and accompanying exercise materials. It is free and accessible to everyone. Check out the course here: Gehør og musikkteori
Maria Medby Tollefsen 