Jorun Christensen

Jorun Christensen is a Senior Lecturer at the Department of Classical Music and Music Pedagogy at the University of Agder, Norway. She serves as the study program director for the bachelor's degree in classical performing music while maintaining practical teaching experience from primary and secondary schools. Christensen holds a 3-year teacher education from Agder Music Conservatory, specialized in instrumental pedagogy (piano), music major, general teacher competence, and English language training.

• Current role: Study program director, bachelor's in classical performing music
• Teaching areas: Aural training, music didactics, pedagogy
• Interdisciplinary focus: Arts integration in society, technology-enhanced learning

Her research focuses on music education, ear training methodologies, and interdisciplinary collaborations between schools and cultural institutions. She combines practical experience with theoretical frameworks to connect didactic theories to real-world applications, particularly in primary education and specialist teacher training programs.

Christensen's publications explore topics like genre-specific ear training (2017), iPad integration in music classrooms (2017), and singing's role in primary schools (2023). She has collaborated with Anne Haugland Balsnes on studies about classroom environment improvements through instrument training (2018) and primary school singing initiatives (2022). Her work emphasizes practical implementation of music pedagogy across diverse educational settings, including industrial environments and community projects.