The Lab serves educational and research needs in the following areas of the theory and practice of music teaching and learning:

• Pedagogical, psychological, anthropological, philosophical and historical dimensions of music education.
• Sociological, psychological and cultural issues shaping music's role and participants' attitudes and behaviours in formal, informal and non-formal musical settings.
• Methodological and teaching approaches in music, including cross-curricular and intercultural approaches, collaborative group teaching, creativity and critical thinking, across general education and specialised music education (Music Schools, conservatoires and music academies).
• The study and analysis of music education systems, methods and curricula, including a comparative examination of their historical development in relation to music and the other arts.
• The study and understanding of how music as a teaching subject interacts with and relates to the other arts (visual arts, theatre and dance) and other subjects in a learning environment.
• Initial education and training, lifelong learning and continuing professional development for music teachers, teachers of other subjects and adults.
• Music teaching and learning in new technological environments, including new tools and models for integrating and using technology in music education.
• Evaluation of the learning process across music teaching and learning settings and formats.
• Techniques, tools and models for assessing music teaching and learning.
• The study and investigation of music perception and understanding through psychological, cognitive, neurobiological and technological approaches.
• The study and investigation of the media, tools, repertoire and learning resources used at all levels and in all settings of music education.