Hailing from Shetland, Jenna grew up immersed in the islands rich fiddle tradition. At the age of nine, she began to learn the fiddle, and was taught by the late Dr Tom Anderson. When fiddle tuition became available in schools, Jenna studied with the late Willie Hunter and was under his direction until the age of 13; during that time she was a prominent prize-winner in the 'Shetlands Young Fiddler of the Year Competition' and by the age of 14 had won both the intermediate and open sections of this annual competition. Through this success she was subsequently invited to compete in the Glennfiddich Fiddle Competition. Whilst still at school Jenna also took lessons from Trevor Hunter and Margaret Scollay. In addition to playing the fiddle, Jenna also studied classical piano.
Jenna has also performed since a young age, and Shetland band Filska was where this began. Under the direction of mum, Joyce, Jenna along with Sister Bethany and friend Gemma Wilson, had played together since a young age and in 1995 Filska released their debut album, entitled 'Harvest Home'. This was to be followed in 1998 with their second release, 'Time and Tide'. It was this album that saw Filska begin to make a name for themselves not only in Scotland but throughout Europe and beyond. Their success saw them play to audiences in Norway, Sweden, Denmark, Italy, Ireland, France, Canada and the US.Filska's trip to America came as an invitation to represent Scotland at the Millennium Celebrations in Disney's Epcot Centre.
Following this Filska performed live as part of the Scottish Millennium Celebrations along with Aly Bain and Phil Cunningham in a show that was broadcast to over 60 countries.
Jenna is also a member of Deaf Shepherd and Dochas
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