Publication Update
We have just signed Open Access Agreements for our two volumes of Heaviness in Metal Music Production with Routledge.
Read more about this and other updatesWelcome to the website of Prof. Dr. Dr. habil. Jan Herbst
I am a Professor of Music at the University of Huddersfield, with a distinguished career as a researcher, educator, and practitioner in music production and popular music studies. My work bridges academia and industry, exploring themes such as the interplay of creativity and technology, the cultural significance of music production, and the evolution of popular music genres, particularly rock and metal.
With a portfolio that includes over 50 peer-reviewed publications, 10 books, and several funded research projects, I am dedicated to advancing the field through both theoretical and empirical insights and practical applications. My teaching philosophy centres on research-informed practice and fostering intellectual curiosity, equipping students with the analytical and technical skills and perspectives necessary for success in today's creative industries.
This website offers an overview of my academic journey, publications, and ongoing projects. I invite you to explore my work and connect to collaborate on innovative ideas in research on music and sound.
We have just signed Open Access Agreements for our two volumes of Heaviness in Metal Music Production with Routledge.
Read more about this and other updatesThe book Musik in der spätmodernen Gesellschaft. Analysen, Positionen, Perspektiven with my co-authored chapter "Songwriting-Camps: Kollaborative Songwriting-Praxis zwischen Songwriting-Tradition und musikindustrieller Transformation" has just been published. You can check it out here.
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