Music educator · Musician
Dr Lucas
Temming
I research motivation and self-determination in music education, lecture at Berlin University of the Arts, and teach Music and English as a secondary school teacher in Potsdam. Alongside this, I also take to the stage as a conductor, violinist, pianist and singer.
Berlin University of the ArtsLecturer in music education
Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Gymnasium PotsdamSecondary school teacher of Music and English
Areas of work
Research
Motivation, basic psychological needs and how music teachers approach their teaching.
Teaching
Seminars on self-determination theory, assessment, gamification and classroom music-making.
Practice
A school string orchestra, student-designed music learning games and swing with Temmingberg.
Publication / 2026
Hasselhorn & Temming
A study of motivation
in music lessons
The study examines motivation and musical development in need-supportive music teaching. It was published in “Motivation and Emotion”.
In practice
Orchestra, music learning games
and Temmingberg
Ensemble direction
String orchestra
Rehearsals and concerts at Hermann-von-Helmholtz-Gymnasium Potsdam.
Teacher education
Music learning games
From a game designed in a university seminar to a trial in a school music lesson.
Violin, piano & voice
Temmingberg
With Temmingberg, I play violin and piano and sing swing and jazz.
Research · Teaching · Music