About Dr Claire Renfrew
Dr Claire Renfrew is a Chartered Psychologist who specialises in Music Psychology. Claire’s specific focus is on the positive effects of music on mental health and wellbeing
Career Timeline
New Music Talent Development Advisor: 2017 - present
Consultant Psychologist: 2015 – present
Event & Production Consultant: - 2012 – present
Psychology Tutor & Lecturer: - 2011– present
Education
PhD Music Psychology - The University of Edinburgh
Thesis entitled ‘Exploring The ‘I’ In Musician. Investigating Musical Identities Of Professional Orchestral Musicians’
Post Graduate Certificate in Research - Glasgow Caledonian University
BSc (Honours): Psychology (2:1) - Glasgow Caledonian University
Academic Consultancy
Professional Development Reviewer. British Psychological Society
Subject Matter Expert. British Psychological Society
Assistant Examiner/ Assessment Specialist. Cambridge International Assessment Education
Examination Invigilator. Kings College University London
Assessment & Examination Marker. University of Edinburgh
Assessment & Examination Marker. Glasgow Caledonian University
Clients include: Guildhall School of Music & Drama, ASICS, Edinburgh University, Cambridge University, Queen Mary University, M Magazine, University College London, Saiki Wellness, Abbey Road Studios, Abbey Road Institute and Help Musicians
Professional Recognition
Associate Fellow of the British Psychological Society
Chartered Member of The British Psychological Society
Associate Fellow of the Higher Education Academy
Post-Doctoral Affiliate - Music In Human and Social Development Research Group
Member of the Society for Education and Music Psychology Research