I am passionate about empowering people to express themselves through creativity, music and singing! I believe that creativity and self-expression through art has the power to create lasting positive change, enhancing social connections, confidence and a sense of belonging. As a musician and performer, I am interested in the magical world where music and storytelling collide. I've toured my own shows around Australia and internationally including performances on Off-Broadway and Edinburgh Fringe.In 2018, I was a featured soloist in The Commonwealth Games opening ceremony, singing John Farnham’s iconic song - You’re The Voice. In recent years, I've depved into the world of children's music. I've written and arranged music for the Emmy Award winning kid's TV show Bluey, and I am currently working as music director, songwriter and voice artist for Rainbow Bop! - an all-girl puppet band for kids. One of my greatest joys is leading Cheep Trill community choir which I founded in 2014. As well as writing choir arrangements for my own choir, I have written for performers like John Farnham, Katie Noonan, Kate Ceberano & Glenn Shorrock (Little River Band). I believe my strengths are: - facilitating community music and choir workshops, rehearsals and experiences- public community activation - leading and working on community music and arts projects- songwriting and composition- arranging, in particular community choir arrangements- 1:1 singing and creativity coaching- performance and public speaking- creative collaboration Currently, my main projects are:- Leading and directing 'Cheep Trill' community choir - Conducting the Upbeat Arts 'Absolutely Everybody' Brisbane choirs- Music director, songwriter and the voice of 'Stella' for Rainbow Bop! (an all-girl puppet band for kids)- Writing a community musical - Performing for 'The Mostly Mellifluous Melodium' as 'Maestro Melody The Magnificent' for Moreton Bay Regional Council, Anywhere Festival (more dates to come) www.emmadean.com I'm always open to chatting about creative projects!