Pablo Liebhaber
Pablo Liebhaber is a drummer, performer, and teacher from Germany, currently based in Taiwan. His work focuses primarily on the intersection of movement and sound, within the fields of free improvisation, jazz, and interdisciplinary performance. His understanding of the drum set as one’s individual voice shapes both his artistic practice and his pedagogical work. He completed his Bachelor of Music in Jazz Drums in Würzburg (2011–2015) and his Master of Music in Improvising Artist in Essen at the Folkwang University of the Arts (2016–2019).
Working Experience
Freelance musician and performer - Since
2011
Engaged in numerous formations in the
fields of Jazz, Improvised Music, Experimental Music, Latin Jazz, Funk, Soul, Rock, and Pop.
Interdisciplinary work and Performance - Since 2016
Interdisciplinary Performances
between contemporary dance and improvised
instrumental music. Collaborative
encounters with dance, physical theater,
video art, and spoken word.
Teacher for Drumset, Percussion and Improvisation - Since 2011
Teaching experience at German music schools as well as in private lessons. Since 2024 teaching in Taipei – in private settings, at private music schools, and at the Taipei European School.
Stage musician at municipal and independent
theaters - Since 2019
Guest musician at municipal theaters in Germany, e.g. Rheinisches Landestheater Neuss and Düsseldorfer Schauspielhaus. Guest musician and musical director at the Westfälisches Landestheater Castrop-Rauxel for "Die Konferenz der Tiere”.
Independent theater production "Sleep with the
fishes" at Folkwang Schauspiel Bochum.
Accompaniment for dance, acting, and physical
theater classes - Since 2017
Musical accompaniment (guest) for modern
dance, floorwork, African dance, and
improvisation at the Institute for Contemporary
Dance at the Folkwang University of the Arts
Essen. For example, with Germaine Acogny,
Malou Airaudo, Henrietta Horn-Steinmann,
Stephan Brinkmann, and Etsuko Akiya.
Accompaniment of the physical theater dance
workshop in department 3 with Mu-Yi Kuo.
Accompaniment of the workshop for actors, led
by Prof. Nadia Kevan, as part of the Folkwang
Shakespeare Festival 2018.
Music Education
2016-2019
Folkwang University of Arts, Essen, Germany
Master of Music
Graduation with distinction
Improvising Artist, Jazz Drums
Minor in Jazz Piano
2011-2015
University of Music,
Würzburg, Germany
Bachelor of Music
Graduation with distinction
Jazz Drums
Minor in Jazz Piano
2007-2011
Study with private Tutors
Rock, Pop and Funk Lessons
Jazz Drum Lessons
Intensive Seminar Pop Music
Workshops
1999-2007
Youth-Music School Vaihingen (Enz), Germany
Instrumental Lessons
Drumset, Classical Percussion, Ensemble
Playing, Solo Playing, Big Band, Piano
Workshops & Further Education
Funding & Scholarships
Awards
Masterclasses and workshops for jazz and improvisation with John Riley, Gerald
Cleaver, Bob Moses, Gerry Hemingway, Joe Lovano, Billy Drummond, Eric Schäfer, Leon Parker, Michael Wollny, Jerry Bergonzi, Jojo Mayer, Claus Heßler, and many more.
Alexander Technique and Psycho-Physical Supporting Practice lessons with Prof. Nadia Kevan - Since 2017.
Latin-Percussion workshop with Prof. José Cortijo (2016).
Participation in the seminar "Music and
Interculturality" (2011).
Melting Pot, BiP Graduates Residency Grant (Fonds Darstellende Künste 2022)
STIP II, Individual Scholarship Musikfonds e.V. (Neustart Kultur 2022)
STIP I, Individual Scholarship Musikfonds e.V. (Neustart Kultur 2021)
Individual Scholarship from the German Orchestra Foundation (2021)
1st Prize, Jugend Musiziert 2001, Regional
Competition, Solo Percussion