Sound Practice & Research
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A sound practice shaped by music theory, electronic production, and an ongoing exploration of how sound affects the body and mind.
Background
My sound practice is rooted in over a decade of musical exploration — shaped by my work as an international touring and recording artist, and deepened through an evolving interest in sound therapy, music production, psychoacoustics, experiential sound, and embodied listening.
I began formal training in sound therapy in 2021, qualifying from a two-year programme with.
The course combined case study work with anthropological, historical, and therapeutic approaches informed by neurophysiology and behavioural psychology — offering both theoretical grounding and hands-on experience in the emotional and physical impact of sound.
Applied Sound Work & Research
I’m interested in sound work that’s not only commercial or artistic, but also grounded — something people can actually use. It’s easy for this kind of work to stay in the world of ticketed events or curated spaces, but I want it to be available outside that too. Historically, music-as-care was communal. That still matters.
Practice-Based Research
In 2024, I led two twelve-week sound therapy programmes in collaboration with the national drug and alcohol recovery service Change Grow Live.
With permission to carry out the work as a case study, I gathered weekly qualitative data through listening exercises and participant reflections. The findings now inform a developing body of writing focused on the emotional and relational impact of immersive sound.
Change Grow Live is a national charity that supports people facing challenges with drugs or alcohol, housing, domestic abuse, or mental and physical wellbeing.Community Sessions & Creative Workshops
I’ve also facilitated sessions for community groups and national and local charities, and led creative workshops for emerging musicians exploring sound in their creative practice.
Connecting Care workshop hosted in association with the Mayor of London's office, GLA & Koreo as part their work to diversify social care in London.
Signal Flow workshop at Cafe OTO, Dalston in collaboration with Nicole Bettencourt Coelho.SEN (Special Educational Needs) School Outreach
Working with Lifesize to research and develop a new way of combining accessible music strategies with children. Delivered in collaboration with Youth Music.
Lifesize is a CIC (community interest company) who provide music and arts engagement with young people and adults.
Music and sensory sound for adults
Collaborating with Lifesize on to deliver “Landscape Soundscape”, a nature and sound/music for wellbeing session in support for adults affected by mental health challenges. Provided in collaboration with Sussex Partnerhsip NHS Foundation Trust at Rye Harbour Discovery Centre.
Organic Sound
Composing Music with the Human Heartbeat using contact mics