Growing up, I was fortunate enough to get vocal lessons, piano lessons and theory lessons all in High River or Okotoks. We also had strong choir, band and drama classes in my high school. That was 15+ years ago though. These days, it seems as though music programs and workshops are dwindling in numbers throughout rural communities across Alberta - and it's not due to a lack of interest, it's due to a lack of funding.Â
Here's where Emma Harding (RockIt Vocal Studios) comes in. She's not only a very talented Voice & Artist Development Coach and a coach for prepping Tour & Studio work, she's also a huge advocate for allowing everyone to have the opportunity to have and to get access to music lessons and coaching.Â
She's excited to launch a new and special project that brings music, singing, songwriting, and more to rural communities throughout the province.
Rural Sounds Sessions is gearing up for a fabulous weekend (and hopefully many more!) and she wants you to be a part of it!
Emma is offering in person workshops in Sundre, but also offering online programs that are free for adults and youth who live in rural areas and small towns with little access to this type of education or training.
I had a chance to speak with Emma about the importance of having music in rural communities and about her new Rural Sound Sessions:Â
CHECK OUT THE INTERVIEW HERE: