Jon Sverre Thorstensen

Jon Sverre Thorstensen is Associate Professor in Music at Østfold University College's Department of Natural Sciences, Practical-Aesthetic, Social and Religious Studies. He teaches music theory, jazz, classical music, and didactics in teacher education programs. As an active composer and performer, he integrates artistic practice with pedagogical innovation.

His research focuses on interdisciplinary approaches to arts education, particularly through Storyline methodology and artographic methods. Current projects examine soundscape composition in teacher education and cross-cultural storytelling processes.

His publications demonstrate strong interest in innovative pedagogical approaches, particularly the integration of sound composition and storytelling in educational contexts. Collaborative work with colleagues explores transformative interfaces between arts practice and teaching methodologies.

As a professional musician, Thorstensen performs nationally with jazz ensembles and blues bands, having released albums including 'Spark' and collaborated with artists like Erlend Gjerde. His artistic work informs his research on experiential learning and creative pedagogies.