Associate Professor in Music Pedagogy, musician, music manager, and podcast creator, holding a Master of Music (Cand.musicae) in Rhythmic Music Pedagogy with a specialization in Singing, Playing, and Movement Leadership (SSB) and Music Management (MUMA) from the Royal Academy of Music, Aarhus/Aalborg (2007–2012).

From 2012–2025 employed at VIA University College, first as Assistant Professor and qualified as Associate Professor in Music Pedagogy in 2017.

Since 2012, has worked as a freelance music manager for a wide range of artists.

Co-author of the book Musikken i pædagogikken (2024), which explores the potential of music to create cohesion, meaning, and joy in educational practice.

Creator, host, and producer of the podcast Jakob og Den Store Musik.

Creator and former producer of the podcast PETERgogikum – Denmark’s podcast on pedagogy.

Active with the solo project FM-JAX, combining the nostalgic sound of the 1980s with modern soundscapes in a retro-futuristic expression.

Website: www.jakobbjerre.dk