Jenn Clempner
Curriculum Lead - Artist Development
BA, MA, FHEA
Email: [email protected]
- Artist Development Liason
- Course Leader Professional Engagement BMus POP
- Lecturer and Mentor in Artist Development BMus POP
- Lecturer in Stagecraft BMus POP
- Lecturer in Digital Journalism BMus POP
- MA Supervisor
- Member of the Academic Board 2022-25
Jenn is a Music Industry Professional, Musician, Educator and PhD Candidate with over 16 years experience in the Music and Creative Arts Industry. She has a background in theatre arts and performance, as an actor, vocalist, instrumentalist and touring session musician. Her career began as a session keys player for The Hoosiers (Sony BMG, 2007), launching a touring career across UK, Europe and USA, performing at festivals, on TV and Radio. Jenn is also a freelance singer-pianist, big band vocalist, and MD.
Within her role as Curriculum Lead for Artist Development on the BMus Popular Music degree she curates and oversees a curriculum that aligns with current industry practises, and that is underpinned by a philosophy of graft, authentic networking, vision and innovation.
Jenn is an External Examiner for the ICMP London.
Current and Future Research
Jenn Clempner is undergoing PhD studentship at Erasmus University Rotterdam as an external candidate, and is a member of the Rotterdam Popular Music Studies research group. Jenn’s PhD research explores culture and pedagogy in HE Popular Music and the impact on student wellbeing, with a focus on gender equalities and impact on female students.
Jenn’s other interests align with advocacy for women in music, neurodiversity awareness and mental health in the creative industries.
Research Funding
Fully funded PhD Erasmus University, Rotterdam
Undergraduate Teaching
- Artist Development
- Stagecraft
- Professional Engagement
- Digital Journalism
Selected Outputs
Public Speaking:
‘Generational Discourse, The Queen Bee Phenomenon and Women in Music’, 3rd Annual The F List for Music research conference, May 2024
‘Women Leading BEDI in Higher Popular Muisc Education’, Women in Musical Leadership Online Network Conference, UK, November 2023
Professional Activity
Jenn has spoken on the following podcasts about mental health in the popular music industry.
Dealing With Mental Health in Popular Music – The Masterlink Podcast
