Academic advisor who helps scholars to write research projects, thesis, dissertations and articles.

Initial Consultation & Topic Refinement Discuss Interests: Identify the student’s musical passion (e.g., performance practice, pedagogy, specific repertoire, musicology, regional music like Violão Catarinense). Scope Definition: Uller would emphasize feasibility based on his experience. For a thesis/dissertation, he’d help narrow a broad idea; for an article, he’d focus on a specific argument. Research Question Formulation: Guide the student in crafting clear, answerable questions, drawing from his own dissertations (e.g., analytical approaches, pedagogical case studies). Literature Review & Methodology Resource Navigation: Teach efficient use of academic databases (music libraries, JSTOR, RILM) and critical source evaluation. Gap Identification: Help the student position their work within existing scholarship (as seen in his publications). Method Selection: Advise on appropriate methodologies: Performance Research: Score analysis, interpretive choices (reflecting his dissertations/recitals). Pedagogy: Case studies, surveys, curriculum analysis (drawing on his Music Ed. background). Musicology: Historical analysis, archival research. Practice-Based Research: Combining performance with written reflection. Proposal/Outline Development Structured Framework: Insist on a detailed outline/proposal mirroring academic standards (Introduction, Lit Review, Methods, Findings, Conclusion). Timeline Creation: Help establish realistic milestones, emphasizing the iterative nature of research/writing (reflecting his project management experience at UDESC). Writing Process & Feedback Drafting Guidance: Emphasize clarity, academic tone, and logical flow. Encourage regular writing habits. Iterative Feedback: Provide detailed, constructive critiques on drafts (as per his teaching roles), focusing on: Argument strength and evidence. Structural coherence. Clarity of musical examples/analysis. Adherence to style guide (e.g., Chicago, MLA). Citation & Integrity: Stress rigorous citation practices and academic honesty. Revision & Refinement Deep Editing: Move beyond grammar to refine argumentation, eliminate redundancy, and ensure cohesion. Peer/Committee Review Prep: Advise on incorporating feedback effectively (based on his committee experience). Publication/Dissemination Strategy (Articles)