University of Edinburgh

Exploring Attitudes, Experiences, Beliefs & Perceptions of Facilitators of Musical Learning

Academic History:

2014-present PhD Music

2011-2013 MSc Applied Educational & Social Research

2007-2011 BA (Hons) Applied Music

Supervisors:

Prof. Raymond MacDonald

Dr Nikki Moran

Research Interests:

• Music education
• Inclusive arts
• Inclusive education
• Cultures of musical traditions
• Music psychology
• Qualitative Research Methods

Previous Research Projects:

Go & See (Engage Scotland, supported by Creative Scotland) grant awarded for trip to Ireland in November 2013 to visit & research inclusive arts practitioners & organisations to learn about their practice & sustainability strategies, on behalf of Paragon Music

“Can you perform from memory? An exploratory study into music students’ experiences of musical memorisation” Submitted for the award of MSc Applied Educational & Social Research, 2013

“Exploring Professional Flute Players’ Perceptions towards Musical Memorisation.” Submitted for the award of BA (Hons) Applied Music, 2011

Scholarships/ Awards/ Publications:

AHRC DTP 2014-2017

Theories of Knowledge Essay Competition 2016

Carnegie Cameron Taught Postgraduate Bursary 2011-2012

Lord Stone Award for Excellence in Honours Project 2011

Contact Details:

Address: Reid School of Music, Alison House, 12 Nicholson Square, Edinburgh, EH8 9DF

Email: d.k.bhachu@sms.ed.ac.uk

Website/Blogs: diljeetbhachu.wordpress.com

First published: 1 October 2014