I’m a Danish guitarist, songwriter, producer, and music educator with more than 25 years of professional experience. I co-founded Turnip Greens and have written and produced music for the band for over two decades. My foundation includes conservatory training from the Center for Rhythmic Music and Movement, a nine-month music residency in New Orleans, and extensive work within the Danish music scene. I combine deep musical knowledge with hands-on experience in performance, recording, and education. As an educator, I have taught ensemble, music theory, and guitar at folk high schools, talent programmes, after-school programmes, and primary schools, guiding students from beginners to advanced musicians. I spent ten years as the guitarist in the Thorbjørn Risager Houserocking Band, where I also handled PR, video production, and digital content. My style is defined by melodic sensitivity, groove, and a strong rhythmic foundation, rooted in blues, roots, and American traditions. Today, I continue to work across teaching, production, songwriting, and creative collaboration, bringing maturity, versatility, and artistic depth to every project.

Peter Johannes Skjerning

I’m a Danish guitarist, songwriter, producer, and music educator with more than 25 years of professional experience. I co-founded Turnip Greens and have written and produced music for the band for over two decades. My foundation includes conservatory training from the Center for Rhythmic Music and Movement, a nine-month music residency in New Orleans, and extensive work within the Danish music scene. I combine deep musical knowledge with hands-on experience in performance, recording, and education. As an educator, I have taught ensemble, music theory, and guitar at folk high schools, talent programmes, after-school programmes, and primary schools, guiding students from beginners to advanced musicians. I spent ten years as the guitarist in the Thorbjørn Risager Houserocking Band, where I also handled PR, video production, and digital content. My style is defined by melodic sensitivity, groove, and a strong rhythmic foundation, rooted in blues, roots, and American traditions. Today, I continue to work across teaching, production, songwriting, and creative collaboration, bringing maturity, versatility, and artistic depth to every project.

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I’m a Danish guitarist, songwriter, producer, and music educator with more than 25 years of professional experience. I co-founded Turnip Greens and have written and produced music for the band for over two decades. My foundation includes conservatory training from the Center for Rhythmic Music and Movement, a nine-month music residency in New Orleans, and extensive work within the Danish music scene. I combine deep musical knowledge with hands-on experience in performance, recording, and education.

As an educator, I have taught ensemble, music theory, and guitar at folk high schools, talent programmes, after-school programmes, and primary schools, guiding students from beginners to advanced musicians. I spent ten years as the guitarist in the Thorbjørn Risager Houserocking Band, where I also handled PR, video production, and digital content. My style is defined by melodic sensitivity, groove, and a strong rhythmic foundation, rooted in blues, roots, and American traditions. Today, I continue to work across teaching, production, songwriting, and creative collaboration, bringing maturity, versatility, and artistic depth to every project.

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Language

Danish
Fluent
English
Advanced

Work Experience

Full-time teacher at HAY School
January 1, 2025 - January 1, 2025
Full-time teacher.
Part-time music teacher at Ny Ellebjerg School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Part-time music teacher.
Part-time music teacher at HAY School
January 1, 2021 - January 1, 2021
Part-time music teacher.
Part-time music teacher at Salix School
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Part-time music teacher.
Guitarist at Thorbjørn Risager Houserocking Band
January 1, 2020 - January 1, 2020
Guitarist in the band; PR/video/web manager.
Instructor at Rhythmic Evening School – Continuing Education
January 1, 2016 - January 1, 2016
Beginner Ensemble, Guitar for Songwriters.
Guitar/Ensemble teacher at Fyn’s Rhythmic Talent School
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Guitar/Ensemble teacher.
Personal Assistant at Bruger/Hjælper Formidlingen
January 1, 2011 - January 1, 2011
Personal Assistant (Bruger/Hjælper Formidlingen).
Full-time teacher at Rhythmic Day School music programme
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Ensemble, Theory and Guitar instruction. Planning and coordination of concerts and tours. Cross-disciplinary project planning. Evaluation and guidance of students.
Part-time teacher at VUC; Rhythmic Day School; IM Courses
January 1, 2003 - January 1, 2003
Part-time teaching in Ensemble and Guitar.
Part-time teacher at Herning Folk High School; Klank Efterskole; private students
January 1, 2001 - January 1, 2001
Part-time teaching in Ensemble, Music Theory and Guitar.
Teacher at Vostrup Efterskole
January 1, 1997 - January 1, 1997
Teaching at Vostrup Efterskole summer courses.

Education

Songwriting/Composer workshop at Inisheer Island, Ireland
January 1, 2008 - January 1, 2008
Guitar (4-year conservatory programme) at Centre for Rhythmic Music and Movement, Silkeborg
January 1, 1996 - January 1, 2001
Study stay in New Orleans: culture and musical life (incl. Mardi Gras Indians) at New Orleans, USA
January 1, 1999 - January 1, 2000
Pre-conservatory programmes: IM, intensive theory course, Jazz line, Ghana study trip at Various pre-conservatory programmes
January 1, 1990 - January 1, 1996
Conservatory training at Center for Rhythmic Music and Movement
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025
Music residency at New Orleans (nine-month residency)
January 11, 2030 - November 19, 2025

Qualifications

Conservatory Training – Guitar (Center for Rhythmic Music & Movement)
September 1, 1996 - June 30, 2001
4-year rhythmic conservatory programme. Studies with Lars Stork, Leif Falk, Uffe Steen, Perry Steenbeck, Fernando Negalé and more.
Songwriting & Composition Workshop – Tom Kimmel & Brett Perkins
July 1, 2008 - July 7, 2008
Intensive singer/songwriter retreat on Inisheer Island, Ireland.
New Orleans Music Residency
September 1, 1999 - June 1, 2000
9-month cultural and musical study stay; performed with John Boutté, Cubanissimo, John Fohl (Dr. John), Herlin Riley, George Porter, and Johnny Vidacovich.
Music Production & Songwriting – Turnip Greens
January 1, 2000 - November 19, 2025
Writer and producer for the band Turnip Greens for more than 25 years.
Professional Guitarist – Thorbjørn Risager Houserocking Band
January 1, 2010 - January 1, 2020
Guitarist and responsible for PR, video production, and web content.

Industry Experience

Education, Media & Entertainment, Professional Services