Bakgrunn og erfaring
Torun Eriksen is a Professor of vocal and songwriting at the University of Agder's (UiA) Department of Popular Music. She leads the performing master's program and the research group "Songwriting and Production." Additionally, she manages Work Package 3 (WP3): “New Ways of Making and Performing Music” within CreTeME, the newly established Center of Excellence in Education.
As an artist, Eriksen has built a distinguished career spanning over two decades as a singer, composer, lyricist, and recording artist. Since 2003, she has released seven solo albums under Jazzland Recordings and collaborated with numerous Norwegian and European artists. In recognition of her contributions, she was recently honored with the Radka Toneff Memorial Prize.
Ansvarsområder
Head of the performing master's program.
Leader of the research group "Songwriting and Production."
Leader of Work Package 3 (WP3): “New Ways of Making and Performing Music” within CreTeME, the newly established Center of Excellence in Education.