Hackney based social enterprise SoundsCreative Projects gathers people of all ages together through playful, inventive, energetic musical experiences. Founded by cellist, collaborator, creative leader Tara Franks, SCP runs a collection of local workshops, classes and gigs for parents & babies, young creative musicians, adults who want to sing and rusty, dusty musicians - all in inspiring and unusual local spaces. Tara founded her flagship project Tots Tunes (many Hackney parents' favourite music class!) back in 2011 and now has parents returning with their second and even third babies. Tots Tunes is a parent/baby class with a twist - folk tunes, jazz tunes, reinvented tunes...and a few dance moves for everyone. For those with a little one and less time to go out in the evening, check out Tots Gigs too.
About
Tara is a performing cellist, composer and creative project leader. She plays and writes with her contemporary trio Quest Ensemble and experimental string duo Balladeste, she collaborates on cross-arts projects including creating the sound for theatre, dance and visual arts installations. She has led creative projects for organisations including Barbican, Royal Opera House, Aldeburgh Music and Kobe University, Japan. Tara studied cello performance at Leeds University, and later undertook an MMus in Leadership at Guildhall School of Music and Drama. Having also trained and worked as a KS2 teacher. Tara combines her skills, experience and beliefs into SoundsCreative Projects, to develop quality musical experiences for all ages.
Tara is the driving force and Artistic Director of SoundsCreative Projects; conjuring up new ideas, designing the commissions and leading many of the Neighbourhood Projects including Tots Tunes and Vox Voices and gathering together and collaborating with a growing collective of Connected Artists.
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