Jenny began learning the piano at age 10 and classical guitar at 14. She was accepted to the NSW Conservatorium high school for years 11 and 12.

At 18 she began double bass lessons and completed a Bachelor of music in performance, majoring in piano and double bass.

After touring Europe with the Australian Youth Orchestra she worked with the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra before obtaining a permanent position with Opera Australia Orchestra.

During that time she played on many recordings, worked with the Sydney Symphony Orchestra and various ensembles including a tour of Italy and Paris with contemporary music group Alpha Centauri Ensemble led by Roger Woodward. She taught double bass and piano privately, arranged music and studied music composition at Wollongong University.

Jenny moved to the far south coast 10 years ago where she continues to teach piano, play with the Opera Australia orchestra and compose and arrange music.