EyeHarp Teachers and Music Therapists
March 6, 2023 2025-04-26 17:10EyeHarp Teachers and Music Therapists
Greece
Aris Chrysospathis
Athens, Greece Aris Chrysospathis holds a degree in composition and graduated from the Department of Music Studies (IntegratedMaster) of the Ionian University of Corfu with specialization in Music Psychology and Music Education. He has studied piano, accordion and music therapy, while she has also been involved in music technology by composing music. He has been teaching since 1991 as a senior theory and accordion teacher. In addition, since 2023 as a certified instructor, he has been teaching and applying Eyeharp to people with mobility impairments using the inclusion method. He is the artistic director of the Municipal Conservatory of Ag. Anargyroi-Kamateros.
Spain
María Elena Fernández Hernández
Castellón, Spain
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Speech therapist specialising in Augmentative and Alternative Communication in high technology from the University of Valencia and the University of Castilla La Mancha. Dedicated exclusively to people who present challenges in communication, I began to utilize EyeHarp with users affected by CDKL5 deficiency disorder, Rett syndrome, Leigh syndrome, paralysis, and more. In addition to giving them the opportunity to access one playing music, my clients have improved their self-esteem and increased their desire to communicate.
United Kingdom
Sarah Dunn
West Yorkshire, UK
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Sarah is a qualified music teacher and founder of a UK charity providing musical opportunities for children and young people who are disabled and have additional needs (www.accessibleinclusivemusic.org.uk). Her passion for inclusive music making is inspired by her son who has Cerebral Palsy and enjoys using the EyeHarp to make music. Sarah is currently completing a Master of Arts in music and wellbeing at The University of Leeds and will be starting doctoral research in eye gaze music making from October 2024. Sarah has an undergraduate degree in music and plays the clarinet and piano.
Jamie Wilson
Kent, UK
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Jamie Wilson is an Activities Coordinator, currently working in social care, organizing and delivering meaningful activities for adult residents with complex care needs. As a keen amateur musician, Jamie soon found that sharing his passion with the residents brought many positive benefits. By teaching EyeHarp, residents can now actively participate in making and performing their own music.
United States
Justin Leo Kennedy
Attleboro, Massachusetts, USA
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Dr. Justin Leo Kennedy is a computer programmer, composer, and music producer. He’s worked as Creative Director at Baltu Technologies and as Assistant Professor of Music Technology at Western Carolina University. He has been invited to play music at the Spoleto Festival (Italy), SEAMUS Conference (Georgia), MUSLAB Festival (Mexico), and on Fox 10 News. His composition for EyeHarp, entitled Circles & Circuits, was featured on BBC Radio 3 as part of a documentary on music and machines. Justin holds BM, MM, and DMA degrees in music composition. At present, his focus is the development of his own software synthesizer.
Noah Pomerselig
Poughkeepsie, New York, USA
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Noah Pomerselig is a Board Certified Music Therapist working at Abilities First Inc. Noah is passionate about helping individuals participate in musical experiences in an accessible and meaningful way. His music therapy practice is grounded in a resource-oriented and person-centered approach that builds upon the strengths of the participants. Noah graduated in 2021 from the State University of New York at New Paltz with a MS in Music Therapy.
