Annika Tammela
Music researcher, university teacher & musician
Music Research
I am Doctor of Philosophy in Music Education. My PhD research (2022) focused on the musical experiences and memories of Finnish seniors in relation to the music they have sang and heard during their childhood and school years.
My research interests are in music and well-being. Arts and culture can benefit health and well-being. I am also interested in music's role in different generations' everyday life, especially focusing on singing and singalong.
Publications: https://orcid.org/0000-0003-4535-792X
Please contact me via email: annika.s.tammela(at)jyu.fi
University Teacher PhD
At the moment I am working as University Teacher in Music & Science programme at University of Jyväskylä
I teach music theory, art music history, basics of music research, bachelor's thesis seminar, music psychology and music and culture field's work life skill courses. I also supervise BA and Master's theses in Music & Science and Music Education.
Degrees and qualifications:
- 2022 PhD in Music Education, University of Jyväskylä
- 2018 M.A. in Music Education, University of Jyväskylä
- 2015 Musician, Jyväskylä Vocational School
I have experience in different fields and projects in music and arts; pop/jazz and classical piano teacher, instrument teaching as entrepreneur (violin, guitar, ukulele, singing), childrens' art & theatre day camp organizer and leader, school music teacher, choir leader, senior music group leader, church musician, singer-songwriter...
I organize singalong gigs at senior homes and with senior groups. Aged adults can sing familiar, well known songs together. I accompany the singing with guitar, ukulele, piano, Finnish kantele or play some tunes with violin / viola.
