Music, Creativity, and Wellbeing

About this course

What is it about music that speaks so powerfully to our inner lives? This hands-on elective explores connections between music, creativity, and wellbeing through listening, singing, songwriting, and creative music-making. Designed for students from all academic majors, the course welcomes both experienced musicians and those discovering their musical side for the first time.

Sweden is one of the world’s leading music exporters and has a strong culture of communal singing. Drawing on guest lectures and research perspectives, we explore how music can support emotion, memory, wellbeing, and social connection. A major highlight is a collaborative project with students at the Royal College of Music in Stockholm, located in the same building as DIS. You will explore digital music creation and production alongside Swedish music students, while also meeting Swedish musicians and songwriters as guest artists.

Faculty

Maria Carlsson

M.A. in Music, Royal College of Music, Stockholm, 2017. Professional Swedish singer, performing regularly in solo, band, and vocal group concerts. Vocal teacher and teacher in music and ensemble with 10+ years experience. With DIS since 2017.