As an Occupational Therapist, Emily is deeply interested in the role that music plays in our lives. Looking beyond just playing the notes, she is breaking down ways to find the joy in making and sharing music.
Tackling the question of what makes a ‘perfect performance’, balancing technical proficiency, the risk of ‘getting it wrong’ and the vulnerability of sharing with the potential payoff.
She will share her story of finding the freedom to explore her own direction with the harp, beyond the traditional pathway – taking the risk to learn something new and doing it her own way.
Together we will discuss and explore ways to experiment with sound with some fun extended techniques.

A brief run-down of what looping is including basic setup, benefits and pitfalls.
We will learn one of Emily’s original pieces together as an ensemble (Sheet music will be provided. No preparation necessary and it’s ok if you don’t read music). She will then demonstrate how to turn the same thing into a solo work using a loop station – hopefully a bit of fun whether you’re into technology or not!
There will be opportunity to ask questions and explore the technology for those who are interested.