The EFMET research, conducted by the European Association of Conservatoires (AEC), collected information on music teacher training system programmes in 30 European countries. A questionnaire on the training of music teachers was sent to  training institutions in all EU, EFTA/EEA and accession countries and key persons were contacted to provide national briefs on the system of music teacher training in each country. This information is gathered on the AEC website on the "Effects of the Bologna Process on Professional Music Training".

Within the research, a distinction was made between music teachers in general education and instrumental/vocal teachers teaching in music schools and private practices. In addition to the information on training systems, information was also compiled on the recognition of qualifications and on regulated professions in the field of music: in most European countries, music teaching in general education is a regulated profession, which poses special requirements on the mobility of musicians throughout the EU.

A very detailed and informative research report was produced by the AEC researcher.