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Prof. Dr. Işıl Güneş Modiri Dilek

Prof. Dr. Işıl Güneş Modiri Dilek

Trabzon,Turkey

Summary

I am a professor with 25 years of experience in education and research management (Qualitative and Quantitative). I also have a short term experience as a manager.

I have worked with all age groups from 5 years and above. I am especially an expert in piano education. I have taught from beginner to advanced levels and trained successful students. I have PhD in Music Education and Clinical Psychology. My scientific studies are generally based on preschool child education, child education, child psychology, university students, general education procedures, program development in education, piano education, opera singing education, music theory education.

While teaching, I do not hesitate to make a separate plan for each student. I make creative plans for the long-term development of students and to maintain their motivation. I am very successful and harmonious in group work. I am very careful about completing the given tasks completely and discipline.

I have published many scientific articles and participated in symposiums and congresses. In addition, I have received various trainings in the field of opera singing. Since I have a wide voice range, I have sung most of the opera arias composed for soprano as well as mezzo soprano pieces and developed a repertoire. Briefly, I am a professional educator, scientist, psychologist and singer.

Overview

31
31
years of professional experience
18
18
years of post-secondary education

Work history

Prof. Dr. (Full Professor)

Trabzon University
Trabzon, Turkey
07.2021 - Current

Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Trabzon University
Trabzon, Turkey
07.2018 - 07.2021

Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey
12.2010 - 07.2018

Vice President of Department

Dr. Research Assistant

Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey
12.2009 - 12.2010

Research Assistant

Marmara University
Istanbul, Turkey
02.2004 - 12.2009

Erasmus Coordinator

Research Assistant

Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon, Turkey
12.2000 - 12.2004

Music Teacher

Tonya Iskenderli Primary School
Trabzon, Turkey
09.2000 - 12.2000

Actress- Pianist -Singer

Van State Theatre
Van, Turkey
02.1997 - 06.2000

Mezzo-Soprano

Vocal Range (C3-C5)

İzmir State Polyphonic Youth Choir

TRT (Turkey Radio &TV)
İzmir, Turkey
09.1994 - 06.1996

İzmir State Polyphonic Youth Choir

Mezzo_Soprano

Vacal Range: C3-C5



Education

Bachelor of Music Education - Piano Education, Singing Education

100. Yıl University
Van/Turkey
09.1996 - 06.2000

Master of Science - Music Education

Karadeniz Technical University
Trabzon
09.2000 - 06.2002

PhD. - Music Teaching

Marmara University
Istanbul
01.2004 - 06.2009

PhD. - Clinical Psychology

University of North West
USA
09.2016 - 06.2023

ARSM - Opera Singing

Royal Academy
London/UK
12.2024 - 06.2025

Skills

  • Research data analysis
  • Extensive Knowledge of SPSS

    Qualitative and Quantitative research methods


  • Inclusive teaching practices
  • Teaching Experience with children aged 5-18 ( 2010-…) : Prepared several students(more than 200) for Royal Academy /ABRSMPiano, Singing and Theory Programs in all grades including Diploma programs


  • Published Books:
  • 1 Modiri, I G (2012) General Approaches to Early Childhood Music Education, Edge Publishing house, Ankara


  • Book Chapter:

  • 1 Modiri, I G (2020) INTERNET ADDICTION IN CHILDHOOD AND INTERNET ADDICTION LEVEL IN FINE ARTS TEACHER CANDIDATES, SOCIAL AND HUMANITIES SCIENCES Theory, Current Researches and New Trends, Chapter IV , p53-76, Orcid No: 0000-0003-2556-5369


    2 Modiri, I G (2021) Author of the "Music Education in Early Childhood" chapter in the book "Learning and Teaching in Early Childhood: From Theory to Practice"


  • Book Editorships:
  • 1 Okçuoğlu, E (2006) Famous Composers, ATP Publishing house, Istanbul


  • PUBLICATIONS:

  • Domestic Peer-Term:

    1 Modiri, I G (2010) Teaching of Foreign Language by way of music, Uludağ University, Journal of Education Faculty, 23(2): 505-516


    2 Modiri, I G (2012) Determine Of Fine Arts Teacher Candidates’ Internet Addiction Level , Electronic Journal of Education Sciences (EJEDUS), 1(1): 26-35


    3 Modiri, I G (2011) Relationship Between Dominant Intelligences And Learning Styles of Secondary School Students, Trakya University, Journal of Education Faculty, 2(1):1-8


    4 Modiri, I G (2012) Piano Lesson Motivations of Music Education Students and Personality Characteristics, Yüzüncü Yıl University, Journal of Faculty of Education, 9 (1): 75-99


  • Non-Peer-Term Domestic:
  • 1 Modiri, I G (2005) Kazım Çokoğullu Conversation, Andante, 18, 18-20, Istanbul


    2 Modiri, I G (2006) I Used to Hate of Classical Music, But now, I love it, Andante, 23, 32-34, Istanbul


    3 Modiri, I G (2008) The Relationship Between Music and Art of Painting In Baroque Period, “Her şeye Karşın Edebiyat Sanat Düşün” Journal, 8, 144-165, Ankara


    4 Modiri, I G (2009) My School and I, Çağdaş Eğitim Kooperatifi Kültür ve Sanat Dizisi, 2, 29-35, Istanbul


  • International Peer (Indexed)
  • 1 Modiri, I G (2012) The relationship between piano lesson motivation, piano lesson academic success and personality characteristics of music teacher candidates, Energy Education Science and Technology Part B: Social and Educational Studies 2013 Volume (issue) 5(1):219-224 (SSCI)


    2 Modiri, I G (2018) Comparison of General Music Culture of Citizens Living in Neighbor Metropolises Trabzon/Turkey and Batumi/Georgia, The Online Journal of New Horizons in Education , April 2018, Volume 8, Issue 2 (Doaj)


    3 Modiri Dilek, I G (2023) Academic Review of the Effect of Medication for ADHD and GPA Inequalities between the Genders of the Nearly

    Same SizeCollaborate, Current Science, Volume 5, No 5-8, 2023, p 616

    – 639 - 0099-0001-2308-0515


    4 Modiri Dilek, I G (2023) Evaluation of the Effectiveness of Medications Used in

    the Treatment of Attention Deficit and Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) in Primary School Age Children in terms of Parent and Teacher Views: (Example of Trabzon Province), Collaborate, Current Science, Volume 5, No 5-8, 2023, p 600– 615 - 0099-0001-2308-0514


    5 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025) Academic Studies On The Impact Of Music Education On Student Psychology, Collaborate, Current Science, Volume 65, No 6-1, 2025, p 21 33 - 0099-0001-2501-0103


    6 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025) Education Psychology and Education Systems: Their Effects, Collaborate, Current Science, Volume 65, No 6-1, 2025, p 01– 20 - 0099-0001-2501-0102


    7 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025) Student Psychology and Education: New Management Trends with Education Management Between Relationships, Collaborate, Current Science, Volume 65, No 6-1, 2025, p 34– 54 - 0099-0001-2501-0101


    8 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025),Psychological Benefits of Music Supporting Cognitive Development Physiological Reactions: Heartbeat, Respiration, Collaborate, Current Science, Volume 6, No 6-6, 2025, p 936- 972 - 0099-0001-2506-0041


  • Projects:
  • Education Implementation Project:

    Üsküdar University/Cologne: NP Hospital Europe Health & Education

    1 Modiri, I G (2018) Report: Compare of Music Consumption of Turk and German University Students Living in Gelsenkirchen and Essen According to Various Variables


    2 Modiri Dilek, IG (2024) Trabzon Performing Arts Association: Fight against drugs "Black Ink" theater play Project Coordinator


    3 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025)An examination of the methods used in piano education in music departments of universities in the state of Bavaria /Germany, and environmental factors affecting students' study habits, based on students' opinions (Nürnberg and Bamberg universities examples)Accepted(092025-092026)


  • PRESENTATIONS:
  • Domestic Peer:
  • 1 Modiri, I G (2008) Learning by Way of Music, Music and Memory Symposium, 1 Musicology Days, Yıldız Technical University, Istanbul


    2 Modiri, I G (2010) The Relationship Between Piano Lesson Motivation And Personality Characteristics of Music Teacher Candidates, Marmara University, IX Domestic Music

    Education Symposium, 15-17 December 2010: 491-504


  • International Peer:
  • 1 Ayaydın, A , Modiri, I G, (2010) Fine Arts Department Students’ Ideas About The Future’s Technology, IETC – April 26-28, Istanbul, Turkey


    2 Modiri, I G, Ayaydın, A (2010) The Investigation Of Attidudes Of Fine Arts Department Students Towards Computer Lessons, IETC – April 26-28, Istanbul, Turkey


    3 Modiri, I G (2010) Determine Of Fine Arts Teacher Candidates’ Social Skills Level, INTE 2010: International Conference on New Horizons in Education, Famagusta, June 23-25, Cyprus


    4 Modiri, I G (2010) The Relationship Between Dominant Intelligences And Academic Success Of Secondary School Students In Related Lessons, INTE 2010: International Conference on New Horizons in Education, Famagusta, June 23-25, Cyprus


    5 Modiri, I G (2010) The Relationship Between Dominant Intelligences And Learning Styles Of Secondary School Students, INTE 2010: International Conference on New Horizons in Education, Famagusta, June 23-25, Cyprus


    6 Modiri, I G (2010) Determine Of Fine Arts Teacher Candidates’ Internet Addiction Level, INTE 2010, INTE 2010: International Conference on New Horizons in Education, Famagusta, June 23-25, Cyprus


    7 Modiri, I G (2017) Internet Addiction in Childhood, Third International Conference “Education across Borders” Education and Research across Time and Space (1100th Death Anniversary of St Clement of Ohrid)


    8Modiri, I G (2017) Comparison of General Music Culture of Citizens Living in Neighbour Metropolises Trabzon/Turkey and Batumi/Georgia, International Conference on Contemporary Issues in Education ICCIE 2017


    9 Modiri, I G (2018) Compare of Music Consumption of Turk and German University Students Living in Gelsenkirchen and Essen According to Various Variables, p592- 604, VI International Multidisciplinary Congress of Eurasia(IMCOFE), 4-6 September,

    Rome, Italy


    10 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025), EXAMINATION OF METHODS FOR MAINTAINING LONG-TERM MOTIVATION IN MUSICAL INSTRUMENT LEARNING ACCORDING TO STUDENTS' OPINIONS, IV International BRITISH Congress on Interdisciplinary Scientific Research & Practice, AC-0400, September 19-21, 2025


    11 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025), COMPARISON OF SOCIAL INTELLIGENCE OF MUSIC EDUCATION AND PHYSICAL EDUCATION DEPARTMENT STUDENTS (TRABZON UNIVERSITY EXAMPLE), IV International BRITISH Congress on Interdisciplinary Scientific Research & Practice, AC-04001, September 19-21, 2025


    12 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025), EXAMINATION OF FACTORS AFFECTING STUDENTS’ PREFERING MUSIC HIGH SCHOOLS: EXAMPLE OF TRABZON PROVINCE, 8 th international Mediterranean Congress on Scientific Research,13-15 August 2025, Antaly, Turkey


    13 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025), COMPARISON OF MUSIC TEACHING AND CLASSROOM TEACHING STUDENTS’ MUSIC LISTENING HABITS WHILE STUDYING VERBAL LESSONS, 9 thHagia Sophia International Conference on Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies, 14-15 July 2025, Istanbul, Turkey


    14 Modiri Dilek, I G (2025), EXAMINING THE POSITIVE EFFECTS OF GOING TO CONCERTS ON SOCIAL LIFE, 9 th Hagia Sophia International Conference on Multidisciplinary Scientific Studies, 14-15 July 2025, Istanbul, Turkey


  • Multimedia Shows
  • -The State Theatre, Belek Aspendos Turkey 1 Theatre Festival:

    Ramazan and Cülide, 24 May 2000 (Pianist)

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=wRT9s_dmBGA

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=iMEM_826sE8

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=5kiILviBOAc

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=qh5QXidTFSE

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=8uM9Of3VSUY

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=Rj31unfh_1A

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=m41QIMQAwQQ

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=5rqprfgdfW4

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=p0UfenvcaO4&list=RDEM905b_y36Y-vsl2z0t7TITQ&start_radio=1

    - https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=fg0y8yBGKN0&list=RDEM905b_y36Y-vsl2z0t7TITQ&index=2

    https://wwwyoutubecom/watch?v=qWF4DSSnbFQ&list=RDqWF4DSSnbFQ&start_radio=1


  • Conference, Seminar, Panel, Open Session, Radio-TV Program:

    Radio Programs:

    1 Siz FM, guest of the realities of life with Hayat, 04022021, 2230

    2 Guest of the 2nd Radio His, Feel the Music Program, 07022021, 1230

    3 Gurdek FM, guest of every song program with Sevinç, 08022021, 2100

    4 General FM, Stargate program guest, 11022021, 1500

    5 Mola FM, guest of Maçka program, 11022021, 2000(15p)

    6 Radio Omur, Heart Compass program guest, 12022021, 2245

    7 Marka FM, guest of Journey towards the blue with the sea, 23022021, 2100

    8 Hakkari FM, guest of Hakkari agenda program, 15032021, 1930

    9 Morel FM, guest of Slow Hours, 16032021, 2230

    10 Radio Türkiyem Kayseri, guest of Music panorama program, 19032021, 1600

    11 Radio Scalpel, Pebble Stones guest, 21032021, 1330

    12 Prizma FM, guest of a coffee program with Nuran Aşçı, 22032021, 2200

    13 Radio Dosthane and Radio Ece, guest of every show with Uslu,

    29032021, 2030

    14 Tarz FM, guest of hours program with Onur, 06042021, 2100

    15 General FM, guest of Beyond Emotions program, 10042021, 2015

    16 Hayal FM, Captain Hakan's guest, 14042021, 2100

    17 You FM, guest of the reality of life program, 15042021, 2230

    18 Likya FM, guest of cruise program with five accidents, 16042021, 1500

    19 Radio Planet, Barış Bekmez show program, 19042021, 2030

    20 Kardeche Radio(France), No limite no censure with Tonton Bahai, 22042021,

    2230

    21 Radio His, guest of Voices in Backstage, 25042021, 1230


  • Session Presidents and Jury Members at Scientific Meetings
  • 1 Session Chair: Dr IG MODIRI - ICES 2010- International Educational Technology Conference -28 Nisan 2010 15:30-16:30 (3) John Freely

    2 Master’s Degree Thesis Defense Jury Membership, 10012012

    3 Master’s Degree Thesis Defense Jury Membership, 27022012

    4 Trabzon Science Art Center Student Selection Exam Jury Presidency 25-26 May

    2016

    5Inter-university committee jury member 2022 (4 times)

    6 Inter-university committee jury member 2023 (2 times)

    7 Inter-university committee jury member 2025

    8 Session-2, Hall-2, Moderator: Prof Dr Işıl Güneş MODIRI DILEK, Meeting ID: 862 1528 3413/ Passcode: 131415, Ankara Local Time: 12:30 – 14:30 8 INTERNATIONAL MEDITERRANEAN SCIENTIFIC RESEARCH CONGRESS August 13-15, 2025 /Antalya, Türkiye, 130820254

    9 Session -1 / Hall-1, Moderator: Prof Dr Işıl Güneş MODIRI DILEK, Meeting ID: 859 7119 7642 / Passcode: 192021, London Local Time: 10:00-12:00 (20092025), IV International BRITISH Congress on Interdisciplinary Scientific Research & Practices, September 19-21, 2025 London, UK


  • Membership in International Professional Organizations:
  • 1Marmara University Fine Arts Education Department Music Education program Erasmus Coordinator (2005-2007)

    2Karadeniz Technical University Fine Arts Education Department Erasmus Coordinator (2011-2012)

    3 Sky Press/TV (UK) Member of high advisory board, 2024 - 1572025

    4 1TVTR international Journalist, 15072025 - 01092025

    5 Tingader (internationally united press associations), 16092023,…

    6 Işıl Güneş Modiri Dilek (Işıl Güneş) (MSG)Musical work owners group membership, 2020,…


  • Membership and Organization of Scientific Events, Exhibitions:
  • 1 “Trabzon Performing Arts Association” Association President 2019-

    2 President of the International Science Movement / Science and Art Commission 04012021-2025

    3 Dosteli Awareness TV Trabzon Provincial News Directorate 15042021, Decision number: 2021/38

    4 Sky Press/TV (UK) Member of high advisory board, 2024-15072025

    5 16 ÇUKUROVA international scientific researches Congress organizing committee member: 23-24 November 2025, ADANA/Turkey


  • Peer in Scientific Journals:

  • Completed Thesis Advisory:
  • 1 Yildiz, Y, Determining the Relationship Between Self-Efficacy Beliefs of Music Teacher Candidates and Examining the Study Approaches According to Various Variables, 2013, Trabzon

    2 Aydın, S, Evaluation of total quality management in music education in terms of music teachers' views, 2019, Trabzon

    3 Gönül, S, Güzel Sanatlar Lisesi 9 ve 12 Sınıf Öğrencilerinin Piyano Dersi Tutum ve Motivasyonlarının İncelenmesi ( Karadeniz Bölgesi Örneği),2022, Trabzon

    4Gönül, O, Güzel sanatlar Liseleri Müzik Bölümünde Okuyan Öğrencilerin Bu Bölümü Seçmelerinde Rol Oynayan Faktörlerin Öğrenci Görüşleri Doğrultusunda İncelenmesi, 2022


  • Concerts and Similar Artistic Activities:
  • National:

    1Münevver Şefik Fergar Primary School, Piano Concert with Pre-School Students, 2009, Istanbul, Turkey

    2 Concert On Teachers, 2006, Marmara University, Atatürk Education Faculty, Istanbul, Turkey

    3Concert of Celebration of 85 Republic Anniversary and Commemoration of Atatürk, 2008, Marmara University, Institute of Educational Sciences, Istanbul, Turkey

    4Trabzon Governership Tevfik Serdar Culture and Arts Center, Piano Concert with Children Under Eighteen, 11 06 2010, Trabzon, Turkey

    5 Trabzon Governership Tevfik Serdar Culture and Arts Center, Piano Concert with Children Under Eighteen, 2801 2011, Trabzon, Turkey

    6 Trabzon Governership Tevfik Serdar Culture and Arts Center, Piano Concert with Children Under Eighteen, 5 06 2011, Trabzon, Turkey

    7Karadeniz Technical University, Fatih Education Faculty, Mahmut Goloğlu Auditorium, Piano Recital With Student Türkün Yıldız, 26 05 2011, Trabzon, Turkey

    8 Karadeniz Technical University, Spring Storms With Arias, Atatürk Culture Center, 25 03 2011, Trabzon, Turkey

    9 Karadeniz Technical University, Fatih Education Faculty Fine Arts Education Department, Organization of “The End of The Academic Year Concert”, 2305 2011, Mahmut Goloğlu Auditorium, Trabzon, Turkey

    10 Piano Concert, 03062012 Karadeniz Technical University, Fatih Education Faculty, Mahmut Goloğlu Auditorium, Trabzon, Turkey

    11 Piano and violin concert Real Akademi Trabzon 22122012

    12 Piano Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 06062012

    13 Piano concert Real Akademi Trabzon 19122013

    14 Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 04062013

    15 Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 21042014

    17 Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 19122015

    18 Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 29052015

    19 Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 20052016

    20 Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 24052017

    21 Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 15122017

    22 Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 15042018

    23 Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 27112018

    24 Piano, Violin and Singing Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 10012019

    25 Piano, Violin and Singing Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 21042021

    26 Piano, Violin and Singing Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 24122021

    27 Piano, Violin and Singing Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 23042022

    28 Piano, Violin and Singing Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 17022023

    29 Piano, Violin, Guitar and Singing Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 15062024

    30 Prof Dr Işıl Güneş Modiri’s student Berat Aygün Piano Resital 26052025

    31 Piano, Violin, Guitar and Singing Concert Real Akademi Trabzon 06062025


    1 Received Scholarships:

    Ministry of Education Scholarship- (1996-2000)

    Municipality of Istanbul Scholarship (ibb)- 2007

    Municipality of Istanbul Scholarship (ibb)- 2008


    2 Received Awards:

    Award of Completion of Yüzüncü Yıl University Music Teaching Program with Degree (2)


    International Young Talents Music Competition, Best Piano Educator award, May 2016


    1th degree in Chess competitions ( women category) 11-12 January 2020- Trabzon


    Courses/Certificates/Hobies:

    1 KTÜ SEM- Scientific Project Writing (13-15 November 2017)

    2 WILEY- Writing great papers in international journals (5-8 May 2014)

    3 Acting in front of the camera (90 Hours), BCM Ajans, İzmir 2022

    4 ICCIE 2017 Famagusta- North Cyprus (6-8 October 2017)

    5International Piano Competition - Instructor Certificate of Achievement 24 May 2015)

    6 1th Musicology days- Istanbul/Turkey (21-22 April 2018)

    7 IETC 2010 – Istanbul/Turkey ((26-28 April 2010)

    8 INTE 2010- Famagusta/Cyprus ( 23-25 June 2010)

    9 9th National Music Education – Istanbul /Turkey ( 15-17 December 2010)

    10Hypnosis Training, Boğaziçi University, 120 Hours, (20 062020-20112020

    11 Entrepreneurial advertising marketing strategies (2023)

    12 Chess Refereeing (2023)

    13 Tübitak 2237Grant Program for Project Training (12-14 January 2024)

    14 German Language Online courses (January 2024- June 2025) (Telc B1 Certificate)

Languages

Turkish
Native
English
Fluent
Persian
Fluent
Azarbaijanian
Fluent
German
Intermediate

Affiliations

  • Swimming, painting, screenwriting, Theatre acting, Playing Chess

Timeline

ARSM - Opera Singing

Royal Academy
12.2024 - 06.2025

Prof. Dr. (Full Professor)

Trabzon University
07.2021 - Current

Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Trabzon University
07.2018 - 07.2021

PhD. - Clinical Psychology

University of North West
09.2016 - 06.2023

Assoc. Prof. Dr.

Karadeniz Technical University
12.2010 - 07.2018

Dr. Research Assistant

Karadeniz Technical University
12.2009 - 12.2010

Research Assistant

Marmara University
02.2004 - 12.2009

PhD. - Music Teaching

Marmara University
01.2004 - 06.2009

Research Assistant

Karadeniz Technical University
12.2000 - 12.2004

Music Teacher

Tonya Iskenderli Primary School
09.2000 - 12.2000

Master of Science - Music Education

Karadeniz Technical University
09.2000 - 06.2002

Actress- Pianist -Singer

Van State Theatre
02.1997 - 06.2000

Bachelor of Music Education - Piano Education, Singing Education

100. Yıl University
09.1996 - 06.2000

İzmir State Polyphonic Youth Choir

TRT (Turkey Radio &TV)
09.1994 - 06.1996
Prof. Dr. Işıl Güneş Modiri Dilek