Freelance Music Specialist
ewenwatson@gmail.com
About Me
My name is Ewen Watson and I am a freelance music specialist based in the town of Forres in the North East of Scotland. I use both new resources and traditional instruments to allow people of all ages and abilities to become actively involved in the music-making process.
About Me
My name is Ewen Watson and I am a freelance music specialist based in the town of Forres in the North East of Scotland. I use both new resources and traditional instruments to allow people of all ages and abilities to become actively involved in the music-making process.
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| Image: Using the Skoog at Sense Scotland (Glasgow)* |
Having graduated from the University of Edinburgh with an MSc in Music in the Community, I have been trained to use innovative technology to allow those with multiple and complex physical and learning disabilities to access a high quality of music performance. I play guitar, sing, compose and have a bank of general adaptable music skills (drums, keyboard, percussion).
I currently have access to, the following resources:
Skoog
A tactile device that can recreate the sounds of other instruments and can be tailored to the precise needs of the user. The Skoog can be touched, squeezed, shaken, thrown, rolled, dropped and hit to accurately control instruments, sound effects and samples.
http://www.skoogmusic.com
Soundbeam 5
A 'touch-free', motion-based instrument which can allow anybody to play soundscapes with the smallest of bodily movements. The Soundbeam also includes easy-to-use switches that can trigger a variety of sounds.
http://www.soundbeam.co.uk
Figurenotes
A colour-based music notation system which makes reading and playing music incredibly accessible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuj4Pyd4Rfc
Tablet Applications/Computer Software
The latest music performance apps and software which can allow people to easily create, record and listen to music on home tablet devices.
WOWee One Speakers
Portable wireless speakers that be connected to most devices, WOWee technology uses vibrations to allow users to 'feel' sounds and can turn surfaces into speakers.
I currently have access to, the following resources:
Skoog
A tactile device that can recreate the sounds of other instruments and can be tailored to the precise needs of the user. The Skoog can be touched, squeezed, shaken, thrown, rolled, dropped and hit to accurately control instruments, sound effects and samples.
Soundbeam 5
A 'touch-free', motion-based instrument which can allow anybody to play soundscapes with the smallest of bodily movements. The Soundbeam also includes easy-to-use switches that can trigger a variety of sounds.
http://www.soundbeam.co.uk
Figurenotes
A colour-based music notation system which makes reading and playing music incredibly accessible.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nuj4Pyd4Rfc
Tablet Applications/Computer Software
The latest music performance apps and software which can allow people to easily create, record and listen to music on home tablet devices.
WOWee One Speakers
Portable wireless speakers that be connected to most devices, WOWee technology uses vibrations to allow users to 'feel' sounds and can turn surfaces into speakers.
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| Image: Using the Skoog as an educational tool* |
I have experience in working with children, teenagers and adults of varying skill levels and have run projects and training sessions with Drake Music Scotland, the University of Edinburgh and Skoog Music.
For further information about my work in Moray and the Highlands, please send an email to: ewenwatson@gmail.com
*(All images reproduced with the permission of Sense Scotland, 2010)
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My Qualifications/Experiences
MSc Music in the Community
BA (Hons) Social Science
Freelance music specialist for Moray Council in schools and respite centers (2010 - present)
Freelance music specialist for Moray Council in schools and respite centers (2010 - present)
Associate Musician (Drake Music Scotland)
Songwriter/performer (www.belikepablo.com)
Recording artist (www.soundcloud.com/belikepablo)
Skoog trainer (Skoog Music)
Soundbeam trainer (Drake Music Scotland)
Private guitar tutor (2008 - present)
Private guitar tutor (2008 - present)
My Research
My research can be found on the Skoog Music website in 4 parts at the following links:
Summary
Case Study 1 (Sense Scotland, Glasgow):
Case Study 2 (The Isobel Rhind Centre, Invergordon):
Case Study 3 (Cedarwood, Elgin):
Projects
I have led many music-based projects, training events, 'rock band initiatives' and conferences during the past four years using various approaches both with and without the use of technology including:
Primary and secondary schools throughout Moray and the Highlands
Day care/respite centres in Moray and the Highlands
Sense Scotland (Glasgow)
The Royal Edinburgh Hospital (Edinburgh)
Creative Learing Conference (Carnoustie)
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Contact: ewenwatson@gmail.com
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Contact: ewenwatson@gmail.com
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