Pirkko Paananen

Pirkko Paananen is Professor of Music Education in the University of Oulu, Finland. Professor Paananen’s primary research interests include musical development, musical creativity, music composition and improvisation, collaborative composition, composition pedagogy, digital music learning environments, game-based learning environments, inclusive education as well as musical eco literacy. She has published research articles in journals such as Music Education Research and Musicae Scientiae and has presented the findings of her research at international conferences. She serves as a referee in several scientific journals and conferences, and has been participating in scientific and organizing committees of international conferences.