In this presentation Chris O’Connor unpacks how the humanistic, strength-based approach of his music therapy training and ongoing learning has transformed his music teaching, moving increasingly away from the deficit approach to music education that he experienced in his music learning journey.
Chris O’Connor is a registered music therapist and freelance performer, educator, composer and recording artist specialising in drum set and percussion. Based in Tamaki Makaurau, Chris works as a music therapist in a variety of settings for the Raukatauri Music Therapy Trust, as well as performing and recording with the likes of The Phoenix Foundation, Don McGlashan, Sjd, and the Auckland Chamber Orchestra.
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