Claudia Bullerjahn

Claudia Bullerjahn is a Professor of Systematic Musicology and Contemporary Musical Cultures at the Institute of Musicology and Music Education (Justus Liebig University Giessen) since 2004. Her research spans music psychology, sociology, and media music, focusing on empirical studies of rhythm, groove, film music, and popular music.

• Born: Berlin, 1962
• Education: Musicology, music education, biology, philosophy, educational psychology (Hanover University of Music and Theatre, University of Hanover)
• Degree: Music Teaching Diploma (1987, piano), Doctorate (1997, University of Augsburg)

Research Interests include:

• Psychological foundations of music production and perception (groove, flow, performance anxiety)
• Sociological aspects of music (economics, myths, children's culture)
• Music in media (film, games, streaming platforms)

Projects:

• DFG-funded rhythm research on 'perceptual discrepancies' in groove perception
• Empirical studies on the "Jugend musiziert" competition

Collaborations: Swiss University of Lucerne, German Society for Music Psychology.