Making Music That Matters: Positive Music Leadership for Social Health - Paperback

by Melissa Forbes (Author)

This book presents a transformative vision for musicians seeking meaningful careers while revitalising community wellbeing. It speaks to musicians seeking to diversify their career portfolios, educators developing future music leaders, and health professionals interested in harnessing music's connective power through social programs.

Author Biography

Melissa Forbes is Associate Professor of Contemporary Singing at the University of Southern Queensland and a leading advocate for the transformative power of music, particularly singing. Her music career spans performance, higher music education, research, and community engagement. Melissa's work bridges academic research with practical community music leadership, demonstrating music's role in supporting social health and quality of life.